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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Diploma in Translation StudiesCourse code: 3082 + Course abbreviation: GradDipTransSt + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThe course seeks to develop students’ skills in translation to and from English and another language, and their awareness of practical and theoretical approaches to translation and translation studies. The main languages available are Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, and other languages depending on student numbers. Students will be given a foundation in theories of translation and will also receive training in research on translation studies. An introduction to the field of translation studies is supplemented by a translation project and elective units that offer a wide range of choices, thus enabling students to work on topics tailored to their interests, whether they be vocational or theoretical/literary. Electives include a unit that focuses on the work of the professional translator. Mid-year entry is available. Entry requirementsThe minimum requirement for entry is a bachelors degree with a major in a language. The level should be at least equivalent of three years post-VCE study. Where English is the foreign language, the student is required to have a TOEFL score of 600 (and a score of at least 5 in TWE), or IELTS of 7 overall (including 7.0 for writing and at least 6.0 for each band). For domestic applicants, professional experience in translation may be a substitute for a bachelors degree. Such candidates will present (a) two professional referees which comment on the nature and extent of the experience, (b) a full CV, and (c) a statement of up to 1000 words including the applicant’s career objectives and reasons for applying for entry. International students must hold the equivalent of a bachelors degree. Applicants who have completed a similar course in the past or are currently undertaking one are required to submit a letter of reference from a teacher in that course. Course structureStudents will complete 48 points, including two core units and electives to the value of 12 or 24 points, chosen from the list below. Core units
ElectivesElectives to the value of 12 or 24 points are to be chosen from the following:
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Students who are enrolling in the Arabic stream will need to have their course of study approved by the course coordinator. Exit pointsStudents may apply to exit the program after the successful completion of 24 points with a Graduate Certificate in Arts. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorDr Rita Wilson Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |