Offered By	Faculty of Asian Studies
Duration	4.08 years full-time
Minimum	196 units
Academic Plan	4510XBTRAN
CRICOS Code	048037B
UAC Code	132204(B Translation (Asian Region))

The Bachelor of Translation (Asia Region) program is designed to nurture linguistic and cultural sensitivity to an Asian country in order that effective communication may be assured. It offers students with a flair for language, the opportunity to immerse themselves in language studies. The student has the opportunity to develop fluent language skills, together with familiarity with the society in which that language is spoken.

To achieve this, the degree structure provides for intensive training in an Asian language (including a compulsory component, the Year-in-Asia) and targeted training in the language and culture of that country, through study of selected courses from predominantly existing offerings in the Faculty of Asian Studies and the Faculty of Arts.

Normal completion time for the degree is four years, including one year in Asia. The structure features an extended major in an Asian language or, an Asian language major and a further sequence of Asian language courses. Core courses in translation and cross-cultural communication are designed to achieve the disciplinary foundation of the program.

Translation Degree Disclaimer: This degree does not provide a professional translation qualification, but does provide an excellent grounding towards obtaining accreditation as a translator / interpreter.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	85
QLD Band	8
International Baccalaureate	30

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

None but there may be prerequisites or levels of assumed knowledge for certain individual subjects.

Applicants who have completed a T major (ACT) or 2u (NSW) study in an Asian language will automatically be awarded five bonus points for admission to this degree. Equivalent accredited study may also be considered for this bonus. Please contact the Faculty Office.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.