Master of Arts (Translation and Transcultural Communication) (MA(TrnsltnTrnscultComm))

Program Code
MATTC

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program is designed for students fluent in both Chinese and English seeking a career as a professional translator. It provides students with skills and knowledge in cultural and social studies, cross-cultural communication and practical skills in translation. Students will undertake either a 9 unit or 12 unit (extended) research dissertation. The 12 unit dissertation can lead to admission to a Doctor of Philosophy program. The program is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

The Master of Arts (Translation and Transcultural Communication) is an AQF Level 9 Masters Conversion qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.

Academic Program Rules for Master of Arts (Translation and Transcultural Communication)

There shall be a Master of Arts (Translation and Transcultural Communication).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Master of Arts (Translation and Transcultural Communication), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 30 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 6 units
  3. Research equivalent courses to the value of 9 units in the form of a research thesis plus additional elective courses to the value of 3 units,
    or
    Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of an extended research thesis

Core Courses

Electives