Prerequisites
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting; and
proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Qualify as a professional Chinese translator and interpreter.
This 2-year program will give you an understanding of theories and professional aspects of translation and interpreting, and how to apply them in practice.
Emphasis is placed on professional translation and interpreting from English into Chinese and vice versa, as well as interpreting between English and Mandarin. You'll also be trained in different areas including society, business and trade, law, science and technology, politics and international relations.
By completing the master's program, you'll meet the first professional level specified by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters).
You'll have access to one of the top interpreter training facilities in Australia, equipped with a simultaneous interpreting booth that meets United Nations standards.
Practicals will introduce you to, and involve you in, active translation and interpreting tasks within specific settings. You'll learn under the supervision of the program convenor, experienced translators and interpreters, or a mentor.
CRICOS CODE: 082605C
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Complete 32 units comprising:
8 units for all MACTI Foundational Courses, and
24 units from MACTI Core and Flexible Core Courses
MACTI Foundational Courses
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
Translation Skills and Practice (English to Chinese)
Translation Skills and Practice (Chinese to English)
Interpreting Skills & Practice (English and Mandarin)
Contextual Studies for Translators & Interpreters
MACTI Core and Flexible Core Courses
Complete 24 units comprising:
20 units for all MACTI Core Courses, and
4 units from MACTI Flexible Core Courses
MACTI Core Courses
Complete 20 units for ALL of the following:
Language Consolidation for Translation & Interpreting Purposes
Theoretical & Professional Studies
Professional Translation (English to Chinese)
Professional Translation (Chinese to English)
Professional Interpreting (English and Mandarin)
Translation & Interpreting Practicum
Simultaneous Interpreting (English and Mandarin)
Legal Interpreting and Translation
Translation and Interpreting for Science, Engineering and Technology
General Research Methods
Complete exactly 4 units from the following:
Thesis in Translation & Interpreting Studies
Structure of Language
Concepts in Applied Linguistics
Second Language Acquisition
Language, Culture and Communication
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Chinese translator/interpreter
International business translator/interpreter
Interpreter
Legal translator/interpreter
Foreign affairs officer
Medical translator/interpreter
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
