Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation (MAJIT)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5207
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
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Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5 OR a Graduate Diploma in the relevant field. Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 18000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
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Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Late applications may be considered.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies
Email: slccs@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6311
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5207
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5 OR a Graduate Diploma in the relevant field. Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English.
CRICOS Code: 013035D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 24150
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
Late applications may be considered.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation?
This is a professional program providing training for students with very high levels of competence in the Japanese and English languages as translators and conference interpreters. It covers four broad, interlinked areas of study: theoretical and practical training in interpreting techniques; theoretical and practical training in translation techniques; training in ancillary skills such as public speaking and job-specific research; and training in professional areas such as ethics and business skills.
This program is one of only two in the world, and the only program in the southern hemisphere, ranked by the Swiss-based International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) Survey of Conference Interpreter Training Courses as meeting all or most AIIC criteria.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5 OR a Graduate Diploma in the relevant field. Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English.
Additional application information
Work experience desirable but not essential. Applicants sit an aptitude test set by the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies before being admitted to the program. A fee may apply for the MAJIT aptitude test. Contact the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies for more information (email slccs@uq.edu.au).
The MAJIT program offers an optional summer study program in Japan between the first and second years of the program.
Apply online
Apply online to the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Late applications may be considered.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5 OR a Graduate Diploma in the relevant field. Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 013035D
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
Late applications may be considered.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 18000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 24150
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation
Careers
The program trains graduates for work as conference interpreters and/or translators. It is anticipated that graduates of the program will gain employment as interpreters and/or translators or else upgrade their language skills to a level where they can be used in the practice of another profession.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters at the first Professional level (formerly NAATI level 3).
- NAATI accreditation at Conference Interpreter and Advanced Translator level (formerly NAATI Level 4)
Accreditation body
- National Accreditation Authority For Translators And Interpreters
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation
To complete the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #32 from the MAJIT List comprising -
- #16 from Part A; and
- #16 from Part B.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation.
Program Rules for the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation
Early exit points
Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:
