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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Course Code

    108042D

    Campuses

    St Lucia

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines27-Jul-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 45,792  / year(s)
    Next Intake 27-Jul-2026

    Graduate Diploma in Arts in Translation and Interpreting

    About

    Gain industry-focussed training in community and business translation and interpreting with the Graduate Diploma in Arts in Translation and Interpreting.

    Choose to specialise in Chinese-English or Japanese-English translating and interpreting during this comprehensive one-year (or part-time equivalent) program.

    Particular emphasis will be placed on the harnessing of digital technological trends in both translation and interpreting, thereby equipping graduates with the skills to work in an increasingly globalised and digitalised translation and interpreting market.

    The translation skills you will gain include translation memory (TM), computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, machine translation (MT) and post editing.

    The interpreting skills you will gain include memory skills, logical analysis, note-taking, dialogue interpreting while learning about the importance of cross-cultural and non-verbal communication.

    This program will prepare you to enter the globalised market as a professional translator and interpreter with the opportunity to work across a variety of settings including legal, government, health, business and community.

    The program is endorsed by National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

    • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
    • to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 2 years full-time, equivalent relevant work experience (see below), and
    • proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English for the Chinese field of study, or
    • proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English for the Japanese field of study

    You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
    Relevant work experience includes Japanese-English interpreting and translation or Chinese-English interpreting and translation or any other profession where the applicant has built a portfolio demonstrating their oral and written communication expertise in English and Japanese or Chinese. Two referee reports with contact details and CV are required. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
    If required, you must have completed an aptitude test to the standard set by the Executive Dean. The aptitude test is not required for native speakers of the language of study (Chinese-Mandarin or Japanese) who reside in a country where the language is spoken (i.e. Mainland China, Taiwan or Japan). The aptitude test may be required for all other applicants, including domestic students. Further information about the aptitude test can be found on the School of Languages and Cultures website .

    GPA equivalent

    Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

    Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

    • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
    • to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 2 years full-time, equivalent relevant work experience (see below), and
    • proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English for the Chinese field of study, or
    • proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English for the Japanese field of study

    You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
    Relevant work experience includes Japanese-English interpreting and translation or Chinese-English interpreting and translation or any other profession where the applicant has built a portfolio demonstrating their oral and written communication expertise in English and Japanese or Chinese. Two referee reports with contact details and CV are required. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
    If required, you must have completed an aptitude test to the standard set by the Executive Dean. The aptitude test is not required for native speakers of the language of study (Chinese-Mandarin or Japanese) who reside in a country where the language is spoken (i.e. Mainland China, Taiwan or Japan). The aptitude test may be required for all other applicants, including domestic students. Further information about the aptitude test can be found on the School of Languages and Cultures website .

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • In-house translator/interpreter
    • Freelance translator/interpreter
    • International business translator/interpreter
    • English teacher
    • Translation project manager
    • Tourism and hospitality interpreter/translator

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 45,792 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
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