Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation (MAJIT)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5207
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5 OR a GC/GDip 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. Arrangements with Inter School and ISS enable students to undertake in-country interpreting training at the school of their choice.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
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 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5207
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5 OR a GC/GDip in the relevant field. Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English.
CRICOS Code: 013035D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - August 31 of the previous year.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
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.
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)
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
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 GC/GDip 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. Arrangements with Inter School and ISS enable students to undertake in-country interpreting training at the school of their choice.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5 OR a GC/GDip in the relevant field. Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 013035D
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - August 31 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
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 organisations:
- 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)
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- National Accreditation Authority For Translators And Interpreters
Program rules for the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation
To complete the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #32 from the MAJIT List comprising -
- #16 from Part A; and
- #16 from Part B.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
