Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting

The University of New South Wales (UNSW)

CRICOS 00098G · Duration: 1 Year

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Course Overview

About This Course

The UNSW Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting is tailored to meet your career goals. Choose electives to specialise in a particular field while you build professional translating and interpreting skills. You'll develop practical techniques with access to current real-world technologies and also with translation studies and interpreting coursework led by industry-experienced lecturers.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%
An advanced level of bilingual proficiency in the nominated language
Applicants should provide evidence of proficiency in the nominated language through prior study or NAATI certification/accreditation; alternatively, applicants may be prompted to undertake a proficiency test upon submitting an application
Recognition of prior learning: Receive up to 6 units of credit per course towards this program if you have completed the short courses as advised in the Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting Handbook entry requirements
English language requirements: Evidence of English proficiency may be required depending on educational background and citizenship; acceptable evidence includes English language tests, prior study in the medium of English, or other qualifications

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

A Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting will build the framework and skills to support and strengthen your career progression as a translator or interpreter. Career opportunities span the following industries: Business and economics, Education and academia, Health, Law and international relations, Marketing and publishing, Media and journalism, Tourism, and Science and technology.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units20 units

Research and Theories of Translation and Interpreting

Core discipline course required for all students in the program.

Advanced Conference Interpreting

Practical interpreting course option.

Community of Practice for Interpreting

Practical interpreting course option.

Conference Interpreting

Practical interpreting course option.

Interpreting Certification Preparation

Practical interpreting course option.

Interpreting in Community Settings

Practical interpreting course option.

Interpreting in International Settings

Practical interpreting course option.

Interpreting in Legal Settings

Practical interpreting course option.

Advanced Translation Technology and Industry Practice

Practical translation course option.

Multimedia Translation

Practical translation course option.

Specialised Translation

Practical translation course option.

Translation Certification Preparation

Practical translation course option.

Translation Technology

Practical translation course option.

Cross-cultural Pragmatics

Prescribed elective option.

Current Issues in Bilingualism

Prescribed elective option.

Language Technology

Prescribed elective option.

Second Language Acquisition

Prescribed elective option.

Semantics and Pragmatics

Prescribed elective option.

The Grammar of English

Prescribed elective option.

The Psychology of Language

Prescribed elective option.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NAATI endorsement and what exams does it prepare me for?

The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) endorses this Graduate Diploma, which means graduates will be prepared to sit the following NAATI exams: Certified Provisional Interpreter, Certified Interpreter, and Certified Translator.

Which language specialisations are available in this program?

The program offers up to 13 language specialisations. Depending on demand, students can build their specialisation in Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), French, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish, or Turkish.

Can I use this Graduate Diploma as a pathway to a Master's degree at UNSW?

Yes. The Graduate Diploma is a pathway toward the UNSW Master of Translation and the UNSW Master of Interpreting. Its courses can also be credited toward the UNSW Master of Translation and Interpreting if you wish to continue your studies.

What does the program structure look like and how many courses do I need to complete?

The Graduate Diploma requires completing eight courses in total: one core discipline course (Research and Theories of Translation and Interpreting), two practical courses (one in interpreting and one in translation), and five prescribed electives. The program is 48 Units of Credit (UOC) in total.

What technology and resources will I have access to during the program?

Students have access to the latest interpreting and translation technology and equipment, including training stations, simultaneous interpreting booths, a moot courtroom, translation memories, machine translation, audio-visual translation (subtitling and captioning), and corpus linguistics software.

Application

How to Apply

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