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

Sem 2: Chinese

On-Campus only

Full time - one year;
Part-time - two years (local students only)

Dr Jieun Lee

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.

Students who do not have a bachelor degree will be also considered provided they have a NAATI paraprofessional accreditation in translation or interpreting with working experience.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting is a course designed to meet the needs of those who have good linguistic skills and are seeking to develop professionally as translators and interpreters. The program is offered in a number of languages depending on demand and resources. Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish are currently available. Local students (those who have permanent residence in Australia) may enroll full-time or part-time. Due to Australian immigration regulations, international students can only enrol full-time.

28 cp

Core Units

• TRAN816 Introduction to Translation Theory and Practice (4)
• TRAN821 Interpreting Techniques (4)

Either

• TRAN819 Introduction to Text Analysis (4)

Or

• TRAN855 Contrastive Language Studies (4cp)

Either

• TRAN820 Translation Practice (4)

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)
  
  

Elective Units

8 credit points from

• LING903 Languages and Cultures in Contact (4)
• LING904 Pragmatics (4)
• TRAN812 Computing in Translation (4)
• TRAN819 Introduction to Text Analysis (4)
• TRAN820 Translation Practice (4)
• TRAN822 Interpreting Practice (4)
• TRAN823 Language Transfer in the Media (4)
• TRAN825 Dictionaries in Translating & Interpreting (4)
• TRAN826 Community Interpreting and Translating (4)
• TRAN855 Contrastive Language Studies (4cp)

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