GD168 - Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting

The Graduate Diploma requires you to complete a total of 96 credit points in accordance with the program structure as outlined below.

The program structure includes a range of translating, interpreting, theory and application courses. Below is a list of the specific translating and interpreting courses you may complete as part of your program. All courses are worth 12 credit points except where indicated.

Please note that not all courses listed will be available each semester.

You must complete the following three (3) core courses (36 credit points):

• Theoretical Bases of Translating and Interpreting (LANG1220)
• Ethics and Professional Issues (LANG1221)
• Discourse Studies for Translators and Interpreters (LANG1219)

AND complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses (24 credit points):

• Interpreting Certification Practice 1 (LANG1269) or
  Translation Certification Practice  (LANG1268)

AND complete

• 36 credit points of Breadth Option Courses (from the Program Option Course list below at the end of this enrolment program structure).

Mid year students:

Students who commence their studies in Semester 2 should select the following courses:

• Ethics and Professional Issues (LANG1221)
• Discourse Studies for Translators and Interpreters (LANG1219)

And select either:

• Interpreting Certification Practice 1 (LANG1269) or
• Translation Certification Practice  (LANG1268)

Electives:

Students may be able to select electives that are not listed here. Please speak to the Program Manager if you are planning to do electives from other disciplines/areas.

IMPORTANT - Understand your program requirements:

It’s very important to follow the sequence of your program, completing courses as listed, along with the correct number of Electives and/or Program Options. Unless given permission, you can’t enrol in courses which do not contribute to the requirements of the award. Overenrolling unnecessarily could result in additional tuition fee costs and take you longer to complete your program

If you wish to study additional courses that are not part of your program, you will be unable to study those additional courses and receive Commonwealth support. This is because the additional courses do not contribute towards your degree.  See here for further information.

Additional courses may be studied via Single and Short Courses.

If you’re unsure of what you need to do to complete your program, get in contact with your Program Manager to discuss the remaining requirements of your program.

Delivery modes:

The vast majority of course offerings throughout this program are delivered in a standard timetabled mode, where you’ll attend class at the same time each week during the semester. These are indicated below with the code FF (Face-to-Face). This real-time delivery mode is designed primarily for on-campus experience; however, you can attend either in person or virtually/remotely. A small number of courses are only available to attend face-to-face. Details will be provided through the timetabling system closer to the start of semester.

Other delivery modes exist and are indicated below with the following codes:

• INT-Internet - Classes are taught solely online and may be self-paced.
• ISV-Intensive - Classes not offered every week, and instead they may run over several weekends or Fri-Sat-Sun.
• WKSH-Workshop - Interactive workshops

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Year One Semester One

Please check both sections and make sure you enrol in the required core courses and elective options (see above).

If you are unsure about your enrolment load for the semester, please contact the program manager or log an inquiry through the RMIT Connect portal.

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following courses:

Complete Thirty Six (36) credit points of Program Option Courses listed at the end of the program structure:

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Program Option Courses:

Please note: the program option courses listed are the ones that run in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2024.  For the full range of program option courses, please refer to the program structure.

List of Program Option Courses:

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