Diploma in Arts Extended - Interpreting and Translation (7166)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipArts
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7166
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 0101799
This program is suspended from Term 1, 2025, no new students will be admitted from this session.
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1 2020 or later.
This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
This program offers a pathway into Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation), a degree which provides students with the appropriate training and theoretical background to equip them to work as professional interpreters and/or translators.
In the Extended Diploma students complete the first year subjects of the Arts degree, with additional preparatory subjects delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments to assist in the transition to University study. Students who successfully complete this Diploma may articulate into the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
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Western Sydney University, The College
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time (four terms).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown City Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.
International Students:
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 150 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program. | ||
| Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level units. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0046 | Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0006 | Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0009 | Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0011 | Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 1032 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| LANG 1031 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1059 | When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1056 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| LANG 1016 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1055 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1067 | Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) | ||
| World Politics and International Relations (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 150 | |
International Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program. | ||
| Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level units. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| LANG 0046 | Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0034 | Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0009 | Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| HUMN 0006 | Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0003 | Academic English (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0009 | Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| COMM 0011 | Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 1032 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| LANG 1031 | Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1059 | When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1056 | Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| LANG 1016 | Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1055 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC) | 10 |
| HUMN 1067 | Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC) | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC) | ||
| World Politics and International Relations (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 150 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.
HUMN 1018 Everyday Life (WSTC), replaced by HUMN 1067 Introduction to Culture and Society (WSTC)
POLI 1003 Introduction to International Relations (WSTC), replaced by POLI 1008 World Politics and International Relations (WSTC)