Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline. You may also be considered if: You have one of the following qualifications: NAATI Certified Translator NAATI Certified Interpreter NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter NAATI Recognised Practicing Interpreter Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language) or Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language) AND have at least three years of relevant work experience in interpreting or translating or in the use of bilingual language skills. You do not have a bachelor degree or relevant prior qualification, but you have at least five years of relevant work experience in interpreting or translating or in the use of bilingual language skills. If you wish for your work experience to be considered, you must submit a CV and a personal statement detailing your relevant work experience. If you have a recognised NAATI qualification or Advanced Diploma you must submit evidence of your qualification. Selection for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) is competitive, and places are limited. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. You will be selected for all languages based on your Grade Point Average (GPA) , relevant experience and the results of any selection tasks you are required to complete. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks You must submit a personal statement outlining: the language other than English (LOTE) you would like to study in the program if you want to study interpreting, translating or both streams if you are applying to study the translation stream or both the interpreting and translation streams, what is your preferred translation directionality (LOTE into English or English into LOTE)? Please note only one direction can be studied in the program. We recommend that you translate into the language in which you are most proficient. To meet the LOTE requirement, you must have completed a qualification equivalent to an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree that was taught and assessed in your nominated LOTE. If you do not meet this requirement, you must complete the LOTE test. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline. You may also be considered if: You have one of the following qualifications: NAATI Certified Translator NAATI Certified Interpreter NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter NAATI Recognised Practicing Interpreter Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language) or Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language) AND have at least three years of relevant work experience in interpreting or translating or in the use of bilingual language skills. You do not have a bachelor degree or relevant prior qualification, but you have at least five years of relevant work experience in interpreting or translating or in the use of bilingual language skills. If you wish for your work experience to be considered, you must submit a CV and a personal statement detailing your relevant work experience. If you have a recognised NAATI qualification or Advanced Diploma you must submit evidence of your qualification. Please note: You must indicate in your application the language combination you are applying for. Please refer to the selection task for more information. You will be selected competitively for all languages based on your Grade Point Average (GPA) , relevant experience and the results of any selection tasks you are required to complete. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks Statement: You must submit a personal statement outlining: the language other than English (LOTE) you would like to study in the program if you want to study interpreting, translating or both streams if you are applying to study the translation stream or both the interpreting and translation streams, what is your preferred translation directionality (LOTE into English or English into LOTE)? Please note only one direction can be studied in the program. We recommend that you translate into the language in which you are most proficient. If your bachelor degree was undertaken in English, you must complete a languages other than English (LOTE) test, which includes reading, writing and translating from your second language into your first language (one of them should be English). The program staff may also make arrangements for a brief interview if it's deemed necessary. If your bachelor degree was undertaken in the LOTE you wish to study in this program, you must satisfy the English language requirements below. If you do not have a bachelor degree, or your degree was undertaken in a language other than English that is not the language you wish to study in this program, you must complete a LOTE test (which will be provided after you submit your application) and meet the English language requirements below. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). Additional information Expand all sections Inherent requirements (non-academic abilities) Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. View inherent requirements
