Professional Certificate of Specialised Health Interpreting and Translation - A9004
Professional Certificate
In this course, you will specialise in key areas of interpreting and translation practice in healthcare settings. You will gain essential knowledge and specialist language specific to this field.
You will learn about the communication styles and discourse features of the various participants that medical interpreters encounter. This includes doctors, nurses, clinicians, mental health specialists, and patients.
The course will provide you with the opportunity to focus on both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, using English and other languages. You will explore interactional approaches to interpreting, along with theoretical concepts related to health interpreting as emerging research fields.
The translation component of the course addresses specific translation issues in specialised fields of medical (and scientific) translation. You will focus on the development of practical skills in translating authentic texts in these domains, critically applying theoretical approaches and utilising appropriate research. You will explore the contexts in which medical (and scientific) texts are translated and discuss effective strategies for achieving the translation purpose.
At a glance
Course Details
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First semester (February) |
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Professional Certificate of Specialised Health Interpreting and Translation |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum pass (50%) average.
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A minimum of three years work experience or higher-education study in a relevant field*.
*Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Relevant fields can include (but not limited to): linguistics, applied linguistics, language study or teaching, translation and interpreting, TESOL and speech pathology.
**'Entry requirements' - minimum qualifications**
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum pass (50%) average.
OR
A minimum of three years work experience or higher-education study in a relevant field*.
*Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Relevant fields can include (but not limited to): linguistics, applied linguistics, language study or teaching, translation and interpreting, TESOL and speech pathology.
Applicants must have NAATI certification as a Certified Interpreter or Certified Provisional Interpreter in a NAATI recognised language.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Fees to be advised.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
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