Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies prepares students for professional translation careers by providing foundational knowledge in translation theory and practice. The program offers specializations in 10 languages and covers topics such as translation histories, ethics, and the use of technologies. Graduates from the fully subsidized program are eligible to pursue professional certification through the Master of Translation Studies and are well-equipped for employment in various organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills in translation theory and practice. The program aims to equip students with the ability to translate accurately and fluently between English and one of ten languages offered: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, or Spanish. The program is structured to serve as an introductory step towards professional certification in translation, making students eligible to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies or the Master of Translation Studies.

Outline:

The Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies requires students to complete 12 points of study. The program structure includes:

• Core Units:
• TRNS5001 Histories and Theories of Translation Studies (6 points)
• TRNS5002 Interdisciplinary Translation Studies (6 points)
• TRNS5003 Corpus-based Translation Studies (6 points)
• TRNS5004 Technologies for the Translator (6 points)
• TRNS5011 The Ethics of Translation (6 points)
• Specialisation Units:
• Chinese Specialisation:
• TRNS5108 Translation Practice (Chinese) A (12 points)
• TRNS5109 Translation Practice (Chinese) B (12 points)
• French Specialisation:
• EURO4003 Advanced Cultural Studies (6 points)
• EURO4004 Advanced Writing Skills (6 points)
• TRNS5508 Specialised Translation 1: French (6 points)
• TRNS5509 Specialised Translation 2: French (6 points)
• German Specialisation:
• EURO4003 Advanced Cultural Studies (6 points)
• EURO4004 Advanced Writing Skills (6 points)
• TRNS5708 Specialised Translation 1: German (6 points)
• TRNS5709 Specialised Translation 2: German (6 points)
• Indonesian Specialisation:
• TRNS5208 Translation Practice (Indonesian) A (12 points)
• TRNS5209 Translation Practice (Indonesian) B (12 points)
• Italian Specialisation:
• EURO4003 Advanced Cultural Studies (6 points)
• EURO4004 Advanced Writing Skills (6 points)
• TRNS5608 Specialised Translation 1: Italian (6 points)
• TRNS5609 Specialised Translation 2: Italian (6 points)
• Japanese Specialisation:
• TRNS5308 Translation Practice (Japanese) A (12 points)
• TRNS5309 Translation Practice (Japanese) B (12 points)
• Korean Specialisation:
• TRNS5408 Translation Practice (Korean) A (12 points)
• TRNS5409 Translation Practice (Korean) B (12 points)
• Spanish Specialisation:
• TRNS5018 Translation Practice (Spanish) A (12 points)

Teaching:

The program is taught by lecturers who are both academics and professional translators, bringing a wealth of theoretical and practical experience to the classroom. Teaching takes place in small classes, allowing for personalized learning and support for each student.

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies are equipped for professional employment in a range of business, government, and non-government organizations in Australia and overseas.

• Students can choose to study full-time or part-time.
• The program is subsidized for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).
• The program offers opportunities for professional development and networking through workshops and informal gatherings with translation and commerce professionals and professional organizations.
• The program is part of an articulated sequence with the Master of Translation Studies.
• The program provides students with the opportunity to learn how to translate between their two languages accurately and fluently, using state-of-the-art technology and applying innovative strategies.
• The program also helps students understand the history and theory of translation studies and build a network of peers and professionals.