ProviderWestern Sydney UniversityThis program aims to equip students with knowledge of the theoretical aspects that underpin interpreting and translation, including linguistics, and with the research techniques necessary to conduct a small research project in the area of interpreting and translation. It also focuses on practical interpreting and translation skills. The program is suitable for practising interpreters and translators and for very proficient bilinguals wanting to develop or improve their skills, and who wish to contribute to the body of knowledge on interpreting and translation by conducting innovative, much needed research. Subject to demand, the following languages are available: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese...
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in any discipline.
Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent and have native or near-native proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish or Vietnamese.
If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
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