IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL internet-based score :Total score 82, Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50
This program is designed to provide the training and theoretical background to equip you to work as a professional interpreter and translator.
In any dialogue between speakers of different languages, interpreters and translators are the essential link for effective communication. They are the highly prized frontline of international business and tourism, international diplomacy, and crosscultural community, health and legal work.
The languages offered at Western Sydney University are Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Spanish. You can also complete minor studies in advanced language, cultural studies and linguistics.
CRICOS Code: 041109C
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Year 1
AUTUMN SESSION
Introduction to Translation
Introduction to Linguistics
Foundations of Academic English
Select one subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3)
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Introduction to Interpreting
Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Select one subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3)
Credit Points, 40
Year 2
AUTUMN SESSION
Diversity, Language and Culture
Select two Interpreting and Translation pool subjects
Select one subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3)
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Select two Interpreting and Translation pool subjects
Select one Linguistics pool subject
Select one subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3)
Credit Points, 40
Year 3
AUTUMN SESSION
Select one Interpreting and Translation pool subject
Select two Linguistics pool subjects
Select one subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3)
Credit Points, 40
SPRING SESSION
Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG)
Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (UG)
Select one Interpeting and Translation pool subject
Select one subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3)
Credit Points, 40
Total Credit Points, 240
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
OSHC: 629 ($) per year
