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RMIT University

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Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)

  • Diploma

Gain the essential qualifications for a career in professional interpreting.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

This diploma is suitable for people who already possess bilingual skills, but have not yet reached the required level of specialised language proficiency for the Advanced Diploma of Interpreting.

Interpreters provide a critical service, helping people to overcome language barriers when accessing community services in areas such as health, education, law, business and travel.

You'll gain basic transfer skills for interpreting in general conversational settings, learn about professional ethics, and improve language proficiency. You'll develop the skills to conduct transactions, interactions and negotiations at a functional level.

Students studying spoken language will explore legal and medical terminology, while Auslan interpreting students will learn about health and education terminology.

RMIT is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) to offer up to 40 languages. In Semester 1, 2024, the following languages may be offered (subject to demand):

  • Mandarin
  • Arabic
  • Burmese
  • Dari
  • Dinka
  • S'gaw Karen
  • Samoan
  • Somali.

Languages run each semester are subject to interest and minimum numbers.

Study locations

Melbourne City