Arts
Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication)
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Facilitate understanding
This two-year degree is for students fluent in both Chinese and English seeking a career as a professional interpreter and/or translator.
It has received qualification endorsement of the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
What will you do?
In our Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication) you’ll:
- take courses in cultural and social studies
- explore approaches to cross-cultural communication
- build practical interpreting and translation skills
- undertake a professional internship
- complete a research project in transcultural communication and/or translation.
Where could it take you?
When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to take NAATI’s Certified Interpreter and Certified Translator tests. From here you might become a medical, judiciary or literary translator. You could pursue interpreting roles in business, tourism, education or public relations. Perhaps you’ll work with government alongside foreign affairs ministers. You may also continue on to do a PhD in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM209 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline, with at least a credit average, with an advanced level of proficiency in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English; or a completed Graduate Diploma in Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication from the University of APSB. If previous tertiary study does not include Chinese language studies, please submit a 500 words essay/writing in Chinese about study/life/work experience and 5 minutes of recorded speech in Mandarin. The topic can be any but must reflect Chinese proficiency level. |
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Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | 3 | 100.0% |
| All students | 3 | 100.0% |
International applicants
| CRICOS | 074691M |
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| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0. Must have studied Chinese language or been taught in a Chinese teaching institution. Alternative Pathway: Graduate Diploma in Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication. | |
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How to Apply
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | 3 | 100.0% |
| All students | 3 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
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- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Australian Full-fee place: $30,000 |
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $39,500 |
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More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
The substantial research component in this program makes it possible for aspiring graduates without an honours qualification from an Australian university to undertake PhD study, thereby providing a career path for them to pursue research careers at a global level.
The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Professional Accreditation
Potential careers
Linguist, Communications Officer, Public Relations Officer, Public Servant, Education Coordinator, Education Officer, Education Officer / Educator, Electronic Publisher, Social Media Strategist, Foreign Affairs, Tourism, Translator, Information Officer, Interpreter / Translator
Degree Structure
The standard duration of the program is two years of fulltime study. This program is available part time.
Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication will be granted 24 units of credit towards upgrading their qualification to MA (ITTC).
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
