Graduate Diploma in Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication

This one-year degree is for students fluent in both Chinese and English seeking a career as a professional interpreter and/or translator.It has received qualification endorsement of the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

Students complete core courses to the value of 24 units. The standard duration of the program is one year of fulltime study. This program is available part time.Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication will be granted 24 units of credit towards upgrading their qualification to the Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication).

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Graduate Diploma in Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Arts website.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

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Professional Accreditation

Potential careers

Linguist, Communications Officer, Public Relations Officer, Public Servant, Education Coordinator, Education Officer, Education Officer / Educator, Electronic Publisher, Social Media Strategist, Foreign Affairs, Tour Guide, Tourism, Translator, Information Officer, Interpreter / Translator