Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication) (MA(InterpTrnsltnTrnscultComm))

Program Code

MAITT

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Special Notes

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

Overview

This program is designed for students fluent in both Chinese and English seeking a career as a professional interpreter and/or translator. It provides students with skills and knowledge in cultural and social studies, cross-cultural communication and practical skills in interpreting and 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). Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to undertake the Certified Interpreter and Certified Translator tests conducted by NAATI.

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

Conditions

Interruption of program:
Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

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

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

Qualification Requirements
Academic Program: 

To qualify for the degree of Master of Arts (Interpreting, 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. 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
  3. Elective courses to the value of 6 units

Note: The  9-unit version of the thesis is for those students who do not wish to proceed to a PhD in the Faculty.

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Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:03:33