Bachelor of Arts
Translation
In an increasingly multicultural world, translators are becoming more and more important. Books, films, websites, in fact any written document in any medium may be needed in another language than the one it was written in. This programme is suitable for students who already write very well in two languages.
WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS
The Translation major will encourage and require students to:
- Recognise the purpose of different types of texts
- Write appropriately within a range of styles
- Produce translations in the Target Language that are correct in terms of content, style and intended purpose
- Critically analyse texts noting their cultural and social frameworks and identify adjustments necessary for transference from the Source Language into the Target Language
- Reflect on and develop strategies to achieve accuracy in both written languages
Core Papers
Throughout the three years of the BA, students take core papers that provide the necessary skills in writing, research and IT capability to prepare them for academic work and their working life. For a list of core papers see the Bachelor of Arts overview.
Translation Papers
Advanced Translation Skills
Contextual Studies (Health)
Contextual Studies (Health) for Translators
Contextual Studies (Legal)
Contextual Studies (Legal) for Translators
Introduction to Language Study
Introduction to Translation
Theory Principles and Practice of Translation
Translation Skills: Analysis, Accuracy and
Appropriateness
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
On completion graduates will be able to work as translators in the two most socially relevant areas of health and legal. Legal translation opportunities may include work in areas such as the Department of Justice, Tenancy Services, the Customs Department, Disputes Tribunals, the Child, Youth and Family Service, or MAF, but also for private legal firms and immigration agencies. Health translation opportunities may include work in areas such as documentation by and for outpatients’ clinics, mental health settings and counselling.
*Subject to approval