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Department of Linguistics

Master of Translating & Interpreting with Master of International Relations

Availability:

 

Sem 1: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish & French

Sem 2: Chinese, Korean, & Japanese

On-campus only

 

Duration:

 

Two years full-time, up to four years part-time (local students only)

 

Convenor:

 

A/Prof Eddie Ronowicz

 

Admission requirements:

 

An appropriate undergraduate degree - BA or equivalent with GPA 2.5 is a requirement for all students. Students whose first language is not English must have IELTS (Academic) 7.00 or TOEFL 600 or CTOEFL 250. Students with a lower level of English may enrol in the Translation and Interpreting Preparatory Program (TIPP). Students who have completed all their primary and high school education within Australian schools are deemed to have met the English language proficiency levels and would not be required to sit an IELTS exam.

 

Description:

 

There are strong links between the programs in international relations and translating and interpreting, both pedagogical and in terms of job opportunities. International organisations, a major focus of international relations study, are a major employer of graduates in translating and interpretation. The double degree in Master of Translating and Interpreting with Master of International Relations allows graduates to acquire skills and knowledge in both areas, making them highly employable.

As of 2008, all students enrolling in the T&I program will be required to complete a Translation & Interpreting Academic Writing Skills workshop. Workshops will be 3 hours long, and will be offered free to all T&I students. All students must take the responsibility to complete this workshop in their first semester. Certificates of attendance will be provided to all students on completion of the workshop.

 

Please note:   There is a compulsory practicum component for both translation and interpreting in this program. The practicum will introduce students to aspects of professional practice. Please follow the link to the practicum page for more information.  
Program structure:  

Translating and Interpreting with International Relations
Credit points required: 56

Core Units

    • IRPG841 Theory of International Relations (4)
    • IRPG849 International Political Economy (4)
    • IRPG857 International Law & Institutions (4)
    • TRAN816 Introduction to Translation Theory and Practice (4)
    • TRAN821 Interpreting Techniques (4)
    • TRAN827 Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting (4)

Either

    • TRAN819 Introduction to Text Analysis (4)

Or

Either

or

    • TRAN822 Interpreting Practice (4)

4 credit points from

    • TRAN818 Advanced Language Studies (4)
    • TRAN832 Public Speaking (2)
    • TRAN833 Advanced Writing Skills for Translators (2)

Optional Units

 8 credit points from

12 credit points from

    • IRPG830 The Politics of International Human Rights Law (4)
    • IRPG831 The Politics, Law and Morality of International Political Violence (4)
    • IRPG832 The European Union and the International System (4)
    • IRPG833 The USA in the International System (4)
    • IRPG837 International Politics and Economics of East Asia and the Pacific (4)
    • IRPG838 International Internship Program (4)
    • IRPG840 The International System (4)
    • IRPG843 International Relations of the Middle East (4)
    • IRPG844 The Asian-Pacific Region and Australia (4)
    • IRPG846 International Relations Special Project (8)
    • IRPG855 Globalisation and the North-South Relationship (4)
    • MHPG856 The World Since 1870 (4)

HOW TO APPLY

 
If you are an international student:

The International Office handles all applications for international students.

For further information on the Master of Translating & Interpreting and the Diploma of Translating & Interpreting programs, please visit the Macquarie International website.

You can access application forms and step-by-step information on how to apply: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/pdfs/pdfs/MQPGapplication09.pdf

If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen:

You can apply through UAC (University Admissions Centre) on-line by clicking on the following link:  http://www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate/

Please note that it is advisable to read through all the COURSE DETAILS on the UAC website before you commence the application process, then follow the steps to submit your application on-line.

Your application will be assessed by Academic staff in the Department of Linguistics and you will be advised of the outcome of your application by UAC.

If you are an Australian citizen, you may be eligible for financial support through the federal government FEE-HELP scheme - see http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
 

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