Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting

• Advance your knowledge of Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or Te Reo Māori language — or other languages with approved supervision at UC.
• Courses in either translation or interpreting, with opportunities for practical placements, projects, and research.
• Endorsement options so you can specialise in your preferred area.
• Meet the requirements to apply for certification with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

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 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
• 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.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to provide evidence of your English language ability with the equivalent of IELTS (Academic) overall of 7, with no section less than 6.5. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, UC offers an English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2) course.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

You will be able to specialise in either Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or te reo Māori languages in your degree, or another approved language.

Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting (unendorsed) courses

For the unendorsed PGDipTI you must complete 120 points from the following compulsory courses:

• TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting

AND one of:

• TRIN403 Translating in the Age of AI: ACVT, Transcreation and CAT Tools in Practice
• TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community

AND 60 points (two courses) chosen from these options.

Translation and Interpreting for Asia Pacific Diplomacy endorsement:

You must complete 120 points from the following compulsory courses:

• TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting

AND 30 points (one course) from:

• TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
• TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice (30 points)

AND 30 points (one course) from:

• TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
• PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)

AND 30 points (one course) from:

• COMS420 Public Diplomacy
• POLS442 Policy and Governance in the Pacific and New Zealand

Community Health Translation and Interpreting endorsement:

You must complete 120 points from the following compulsory courses:

• TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting

AND 30 points (one course) from:

• TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
• TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice (30 points)

AND 30 points (one course) from:

• TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
• PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)

AND 30 points (one course) from:

• PUBH420 Public Health Essentials: Building Blocks for Impact (15 points)
• PUBH623 Healthy Societies: Empowering Change through Health Promotion (15 points)
• COUN671 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills (30 points)

Crisis Translation and Interpreting endorsement:

You must complete 120 points from the following compulsory courses:

Both:

• TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
  (30 points)
• TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)

AND 30 points (one course) from:

• TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
• PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)

AND 30 points from:

• COMS436 Crisis Management in Strategic Communication (15 points)
• DRRE401 Introduction to Disaster Risk and Resilience (15 points)
• DRRE 403 Disaster Risk and Resilience Applications (15 points)

You may choose to transfer your completed courses at a B grade average from the Diploma to the Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting, with approval.

UC also offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies in Translation and Interpreting or in your chosen language.