Chinese Translation (MC-TRANS_INFSPC_1)

Overview

The Master of Translation prepares the highly skilled professionals who will mediate Australia's international relations over the coming decades.

The Master of Translation is aimed at language-English bilinguals who intend to work as professional translators or in professional roles that demand high level translation and inter-cultural skills. Graduates may work in fields such as government, commerce, law, international relations, or specialized technical areas. The Master of Translation is notable for its access to the intellectual resources of Australia’s No.1 university, and in particular the Asia Institute and the School of Languages and Linguistics.

The Master of Translation focusses on written translation between English and a specific language and vice-versa. Participants will develop professional competence in translating specialised topics, managing terminology, using translation technologies, and negotiating the cultural and intellectual boundaries of the English-speaking world. Practical learning is underpinned by study of theories of translation. Preparation for professional practice is provided by an internship.

Study methods include intensive small group sessions, autonomous study through learning technologies, and placement in a professional translation environment.
It is planned that the course will be further developed to offer other Asian and European language combinations.
The 150-point Master of Translation includes the option to choose one or two electives from the broad field of culture and communication, allowing participants to strengthen their foundation knowledge and skills.

The Chinese Translation specialisation of the Master of Translation is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI).

Last updated: 30 January 2024

Structure

150 credit points

150 Point Program

Duration: 1.5 years full time

eight compulsory subjects (100 points)
core subjects (25 points)
elective subjects (25 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete one of the Capstone Requirements for the program (25 points).

Capstone Stream 1: TRAN90010 Translation Internship

Purpose: Translation Internship is a 25-point subject where participants are placed in a professional translation environment. They will work on individual and team-based translation projects that require them to integrate their linguistic, technical and collaborative skills, and to experience the variety of roles in professional translation such as commissioner, editor and reviser.

Capstone Stream 2- TRAN90022 Translation Industry Project (12.5 points) and TRAN90021 Translation and Communication (12.5 points)

Purpose: To enhance career-readiness and employability by equipping students with the ability to apply theory to practice.

Whereas “Translation and Communication” addresses the issue of translators and interpreters being intercultural fascinators and mediators in a workplace, “Translation Industry Project” offers students an opportunity to undertake real-life translation projects assigned by industry partners.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.

Subject Options

Compulsory Subjects

100 points

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
TRAN90001	Translation and Interpreting as Product	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90003	Specialised Translation	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90006	Translating in an Australian Context	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90007	Translating From English to Chinese	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90008	Translating in a Chinese Context	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90009	Translating from Chinese to English	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90011	Translation and Interpreting as Process	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90020	Business and Legal Translation	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Core Subjects

25 points

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
TRAN90021	Translation, Interpreting, Communication	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90022	Translation Industry Project	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
TRAN90010	Translation Internship	Semester 1 (Off Campus) Semester 2 (Off Campus)	25

Elective Subjects

25 points

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
ASIA90008	Asia and the World	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA90014	Civil Society and Social Change in China	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA90016	China and the Environment	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
INTS90007	Rising China in the Globalised World	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
LING90016	Grammar in Use	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (Online)	12.5
LING90019		No longer available
LING90021	Bilingualism	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (Online)	12.5
LING90026	Transcultural Communication at Work	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
MULT90002	Supervised Reading (Asia Institute)	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
PUBL90006	Writing and Editing for Digital Media	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90024	Teaching Translation and Interpreting	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
TRAN90023	Translation Technologies	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Links

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute