Graduate Certificate in Interpreting and Translation (1602)
- Approved Abbreviation: GradCertInterp&Trans
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1602
- AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 054066B
This program applies to students who commenced in 2020 or later.
The Graduate Certificate in Interpreting and Translation is aimed at providing suitable bilingual graduates with knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings and the essential skills of interpreting and translation. The Graduate Certificate in Interpreting and Translation articulates into the Graduate Diploma in Interpreting, the Graduate Diploma in Translation, the Master of Arts Interpreting and Translation Studies and the Master of Interpreting and Translation. Credit towards any of these programs is granted based on common subjects. The program is suitable for people new to the discipline as well as for practising interpreters and translators wanting to learn about the theory and to improve their practical skills.
Subject to demand, the following languages are available: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish.
Director of Academic Program - Assoc Prof Robert Mailhammer
Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
Applicants must have
- An undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in any discipline
- Native or near native proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time start-year intake
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LANG 7020 | Introduction to Interpreting PG | 10 |
| LANG 7021 | Introduction to Translation PG | 10 |
Select two pool subjects | ||
| Total Credit Points | 20 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Spring or Autumn session | ||
| LANG 7020 | Introduction to Interpreting PG | 10 |
| LANG 7021 | Introduction to Translation PG | 10 |
Select two pool subjects | ||
| Total Credit Points | 20 | |
Pool Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LANG 7004 | Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling and Captioning | 10 |
| LANG 7006 | Business Interpreting | 10 |
| LANG 7007 | Community and Social Services Translation (PG) | 10 |
| LANG 7008 | Conference Interpreting | 10 |
| LANG 7015 | Intercultural Communication (PG) | 10 |
| LANG 7016 | Interpreting Skills (PG) | 10 |
| LANG 7023 | Language and Linguistics Research Methods | 10 |
| LANG 7025 | Languages and Linguistics Special Project | 10 |
| LANG 7026 | Legal Interpreting | 10 |
| LANG 7028 | Literary Translation | 10 |
| LANG 7029 | Medical Interpreting (PG) | 10 |
| LANG 7032 | Specialised Translation (PG) | 10 |
| LANG 7035 | Text Analysis for Translation (PG) | 10 |
| LANG 7036 | Translation Technologies (PG) | 10 |