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PSP60922

Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

12 months

Course fees

$9,000

Globalisation and migration have resulted in increased contact between people from different language backgrounds, so interpreters are more in-demand than ever.

RMIT is the leader in delivering interpreting qualifications that prepare work-ready graduates, with over 40 years of experience delivering interpreting and translating certificates, diplomas and degrees.

Utilising your advanced bilingual skills, this diploma creates a range of opportunities for you to facilitate communication between speakers of different languages. You'll learn to use communication media, and practice ethical principles in a range of professional contexts. In addition to weekly lectures and tutorials, you'll also have access to one-on-one practice sessions, allowing you to receive personalised feedback on your progress.

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Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Locations

124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic requirements

English Language Requirements

Successful completion of an approved English proficiency test within the last two years, achieving:

  • Versant English Placement Test: minimum band of C1 in Listening, Speaking and Reading and minimum band of B2 in Writing
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall of 7 (with no communication band below 6.5) 
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT): Overall score of 94 with minimum score of 22 in Listening, 25 in Speaking, 24 in Reading and 21 in Writing
  • PTE (Academic): Overall score 65 (no communication band less than 58).

OR

Successfully completed a tertiary qualification (bachelor level or higher) where the language of instruction was English and the qualification was from one of the RMIT recognised English speaking countries.

OR

If you are a native English-speaker, you will need to provide evidence of either:

  • Completing your primary and secondary education (equivalent to Australian secondary education year 12) at an institution/s where English was the primary language of instruction;
  • Completing your secondary (equivalent to Australian secondary education year 12) and a post-secondary qualification (Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma) at an institution/s where English was the primary language of instruction.

LOTE requirements

Successful completion of a recognised year 12 or senior secondary school qualification (equivalent to an Australian year 12) taught in the LOTE you are applying to study in the program. 

OR

Successful completion of a tertiary qualification taught in the LOTE you are applying to study in the program.

OR

Complete an RMIT administered LOTE test. The LOTE test includes reading, writing, and translating from your second language into your first language (one of them must be English). Applicants will be able to complete the LOTE test as part of their Selection Task.

Course fees

Course fee

$9,000

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About RMIT University

RMIT is a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies.

Operating since

1995

Legal name

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

RTO code

3046

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