Postgraduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting
Study Discipline: Education & Teacher Training
Study Programme Details
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Embark on a journey of linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding with our Postgraduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting (PGCertT&I). This professional certification program offers specialized training in translation or interpretation across a diverse array of languages, providing practical skills essential for success in the field.
Overview
Customize your learning experience by selecting from an array of languages including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or Te Reo Māori, with supervision available at UC. Tailor your studies to focus on either translation or interpretation, equipping yourself with the expertise needed to excel in a dynamic global landscape. Upon completion, graduates possess the skillset required to apply for certification with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
Admission Requirements
- 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 Māori
- 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
- Extensive practical, professional, or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to complete postgraduate studies, and demonstrated equivalent competence in an appropriate language.
- 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 Māori
- 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
- Extensive practical, professional, or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to complete postgraduate studies, and demonstrated equivalent competence in an appropriate language.
- LANC401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
- LANC403 Translating in the Digital Era: Tools and Practices OR LANC404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community
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Future Career Outcomes
Our program prepares graduates for diverse and rewarding career paths in translation and interpreting. Alumni have secured positions as esteemed translators, interpreters, and language consultants, making significant contributions to global communication and cultural exchange. Equipped with practical skills and industry insights, our graduates thrive in a rapidly evolving multilingual world.
Related Career Pathways
Language Consultant, Localization Specialist, Professional Translator, Translator or Interpreter, Translator/Interpreter
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