Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) (exit only) (1813)
- Approved Abbreviation: BA(I&TStud)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1813
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 099654K
This program applies to students who commenced in 2017 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
This program is designed to provide students with appropriate training and theoretical background to equip them to work as professional interpreters and/or translators. The program consists of a key field of study in Interpreting and Translation and a major in language, linguistics and cultural studies. Students also complete a period of professional practical experience.
- Director of Academic Program - Dr Peter Mauch
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Program Advice
enquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au
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 |
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Admission
This program is an exit point only for students undertaking 1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) or 1692 Bachelor of Arts (interpreting and Translation) Dean's Scholars.
Program Structure
Qualification for the award of 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) requires successful complete of 240 credit points including the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
- 70 credit points of core subjects
- 70 credit points of Interpreting and Translation subjects (excluding subject LANG 3003 Accreditation Studies (UG))
- 30 credit points of Linguistics subjects
- 60 credit points of Level 3 Language and English Consolidation Pool subjects
- 10 credit point elective (from the Language or Linguistics pools or an open Arts elective)
BA Core Subjects (40 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 1052 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship | 10 |
| LANG 1030 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society | 10 |
| HUMN 1053 | Diversity, Language and Culture | 10 |
| LANG 1029 | Foundations of Academic English | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Equivalent Core Subjects
The core subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.
HUMN 1002 Analytical Reading and Writing, replaced by LANG 1029 Foundations of Academic English
HUMN 1009 Contemporary Society, replaced by HUMN 1053 Diversity, Language and Culture
LANG 1026 Texts and Traditions, replaced by LANG 1030 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
HUMN 1005 Australia and the World, replaced by HUMN 1052 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
Interpreting and Translation Pool
Students must complete 70 credit points from the Interpreting and Translation pool
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LANG 2014 | Community Translation (UG) | 10 |
| LANG 2023 | Interpreting Skills | 10 |
| LANG 3060 | Legal Interpreting (UG) | 10 |
| LANG 3065 | Medical Interpreting (UG) | 10 |
| LANG 3083 | Specialised Translation (UG) | 10 |
| LANG 3084 | Text Analysis for Translation (UG) | 10 |
| LANG 2047 | Translation Technologies | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 70 | |
Linguistics Pool
Students must complete 30 credit points of Linguistics pool subjects from the Bachelor of Arts
Languages and English Consolidation Pool
Students must complete 60 credit points from this pool (any combination of Level 3 language subjects and English subjects listed below)
English Consolidation
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TEAC 1012 | English as an International Language | 10 |
| TEAC 2025 | English Language Analysis | 10 |
| LANG 2055 | English Text | 10 |
| INFO 2009 | Multiliteracies | 10 |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below counts towards completion of the 60 credit points from this pool for students who passed this subject in 2019 or earlier.
LANG 2048 Working Grammar, replaced by TEAC 2025 English Language Analysis
The subject listed below counts towards completion of the 60 credit points from this pool for students who passed this subject in 2020 or earlier.
TEAC 3008 English Language Linguistics, replaced by LANG 2055 English Text
The subject listed below counts towards completion of the 60 credit points from this pool for students who passed this subject in 2021 or earlier.
COMM 2050 Multiliteracies, replaced by INFO 2009 Multiliteracies
Arabic
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Arabic language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Chinese
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Chinese language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Japanese
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Japanese language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
Some subjects below need to be completed cross-institutionally as they are no longer available at Western Sydney University
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LANG 3074 | Spanish 301 | 10 |
| LANG 3075 | Spanish 302 | 10 |
| LANG 3076 | Spanish 303: Advanced Writing Skills | 10 |
| LANG 3077 | Spanish 304: Advanced Speaking Skills | 10 |
| LANG 3078 | Spanish 305: Contemporary Literature | 10 |
| LANG 3079 | Spanish 306: Contemporary History | 10 |
| LANG 3080 | Spanish 307: Classical Literature | 10 |
| LANG 3081 | Spanish 308: Spanish Sociolinguistics | 10 |
| LANG 3045 | Intercultural Communication | 10 |
| LANG 3082 | Special Study in Languages and Linguistics | 10 |
| LANG 3072 | Short Fiction in the Americas | 10 |
Recommended Sequence
Full-time intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| LANG 1017 | Introduction to Translation | 10 |
| LANG 1014 | Introduction to Linguistics | 10 |
| LANG 1029 | Foundations of Academic English | 10 |
| One subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3) | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LANG 1013 | Introduction to Interpreting | 10 |
| HUMN 1052 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship | 10 |
| LANG 1030 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society | 10 |
| One subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3) | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| HUMN 1053 | Diversity, Language and Culture | 10 |
| Two Interpreting and Translation pool subjects | 20 | |
| One subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3) | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Two Interpreting and Translation pool subjects | 20 | |
| One Linguistics pool subject | 10 | |
| One subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3) | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| One Interpreting and Translation pool subject | 10 | |
| Two Linguistics pool subjects | 20 | |
| One subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3) | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LANG 3049 | Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (UG) | 10 |
| One Interpeting and Translation pool subject | 10 | |
| One subject from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language subjects must be Level 3) | 10 | |
| One 10 credit point subject from the pool subjects or any subject in the Bachelor of Arts | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |