Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Languages)
University of Sydney - Camperdown/Darlington
Overview
This specialised stream within the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies develops intercultural competency and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to combine the study of languages and cultures with practical skills in multilingual translation.
The course gives you foundational knowledge in translation theory and combines real world experience through practical translation projects. You will engage in the study of different cultures, have the opportunity to access exchange scholarships to undertake exchange semesters, as well as opportunity for short-term study programs with our international partners. You will work with a team of leading academics and researchers of multilingualism and graduate with advanced skills in analysing crosslingual and cross-cultural issues and gain a toolkit for practical translation in multilingual contexts.
Pathways are available for applicants with no prior language experience, as well as for those with prior experience in the respective language of study.
Majors
Areas of study
Completion of a stream in Languages, two language majors, translation- focused units, and units from the Open Learning Environment. Elective units are taken from Table A and S.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Translator, anthropologist, archaeologist, archivist, art historian, business administrator or manager, editor or publisher, foreign affairs and trade officer, heritage specialist, historian, information specialist, journalist, language specialist, media and communications officer, museum and gallery curator, public policy officer, public relations officer, researcher, sociologist.
Professional recognition
This course is endorsed for Translation by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 92.2 | 95.75 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 82.4 | 92.4 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Sydney website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Sydney
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
82.40
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: 9 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 101
- Campuses
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Camperdown/Darlington Conservatorium Cumberland Sydney College of the Arts Westmead
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