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OpenMaster degree (coursework)Society and Culture

Master of Translation and Interpreting

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201404UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Master of Translation and Interpreting will give you the practical, theoretical and academic training you need to work at the heart of cross-cultural communication. Gain practical experience in both written and oral translation between English and Chinese languages. Learn from leading academics with diverse research interests who are also practicing translators. Access the intellectual resources of Australias number one university, including the Asia Institute.you will study alongside peers in intensive small-group classes and undertake autonomous study as you build your capabilities across all aspects of the modern translation and interpreting industries. Your training will include how to use translation technologies in your translation and interpreting practice.you will be able to tailor your studies to match your career goals through our strong focus on specializations. You will become a specialist in your chosen field, including business and commerce, journalistic writing, political and governmental language, or literary writing.you will also build practical experience throughout your studies - from reading and translating documents to working through simulated interpreting scenarios. You will learn not just how to translate, but how to think critically about what you are translating.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A completed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70%) (or equivalent),

  • Native or near-native speaker competency in English and Chinese.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
1
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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