Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

UC's Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting (PGDipT&I) will develop your language expertise into a career as either a translator or interpreter. Gain broad skills in computer and literary translation tools or interpreting for different scenarios, and learn the historical, cultural, and political influences around engaging diversity in language. With successful completion of this degree, you will meet the requirements to apply for certification with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Study Involve: Advance your knowledge of Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or Te Reo Maori language - or other languages with approved supervision at UC. Courses in either translation or interpreting, with opportunities for practical placements, projects, and research. Meet the requirements to apply for certification with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$36,000.00 (18,11,868) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$36,000.00 (18,11,868) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You will need one of the following to apply to the PGDipT&I:

A bachelor's degree with at least 60 points in 300-level language courses at a B+ grade average, or equivalent level, from either Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or Te Reo Maori

Any bachelor's degree with relevant professional or other work experience in one of the approved languages above, or another language which may be available on application

A Postgraduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting with a B grade average or better

Extensive practical, professional, or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to complete postgraduate studies, and demonstrated equivalent competence in an appropriate language.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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