Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL and Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
With its dual focus, the Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL will provide you with an understanding of the complex relationship between language use and context, as well as a strong theoretical and practical foundation in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced) will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need for a career in this dynamic field. Its set apart from the Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies in that it allows you to achieve greater depth in either translation or interpreting, or in both disciplines. Youll have the opportunity to take electives that further develop your skills in areas such as subtitling; as well as translation and interpreting in medical, legal and business settings.
Structure
Total Credit Points 200
Subjects
- APPL8230 Language Curriculum in Context
- APPL8010 Genre, Discourse and Multimodality
- APPL8030 Languages and Cultures in Contact
- APPL8291 Practicum in TESOL 2
- EDST8420 Leadership for Learning
- APPL8410 Literacies
- APPL8260 Language Teaching and Learning Beyond the Classroom
- APPL8110 Pragmatics and Intercultural Communication
- APPL8420 Teaching English for Academic Purposes
- APPL8015 Phonology, Graphology and Teaching Pronunciation
- APPL8240 Language Testing and Evaluation
- APPL8400 Language for Specific Purposes
- TRAN8020 Applied Translation Practice
- TRAN8070 Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
- TRAN8071 Technology for Translating and Interpreting
- TRAN8074 Professional Practice in Translating and Interpreting
- TRAN8077 General Translation Practice
- TRAN8902 Approaches to Translation and Interpreting
- TRAN8023 Audiovisual Translation and Accessibility
- APPL8020 Research Methods in Language Study
- TRAN8034 Advanced Translation Practice
- TRAN8905 Specialised Translation Practice
- TRAN8022 Intermediate Interpreting Practice
- APPL8400 Language for Specific Purposes
- TRAN8021 Introduction to Interpreting Practice
- TRAN8024 Cultural and Literary Translation/Transcreation
Standard entry requirements
- Hold a related merit-based Honours (AQF 8), Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) in TESOL or
- AQF Level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field AND two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant approved work experience in TESOL with a recognised educational institution. Meeting the work experience requirement does not guarantee admission at the 1 year entry point, and the selection committee will need to consider the detailed nature of the applicants work experience in order to make a determination. or
- AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in TESOL AND one years full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant approved work experience in TESOL with a recognised educational institution. Meeting the work experience requirement does not guarantee admission at the 1 year entry point, and the selection committee will need to consider the detailed nature of the applicants work experience in order to make a determination.
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
- Or AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with one of: Performance in their non-related bachelors degree of an MQ equivalent WAM of +65 or, A recognised professional qualification in translation or interpreting or, One year (full-time equivalent) approved work experience
- Proficiency in one of the available languages, and
- For students whose first language is English, completion of an admission assessment
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | Domestic: $61,000 International: $93,750 | No |
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