Index
TAFE program index
Languages offered in 2012
All languages are subject to minimum numbers. For other languages, please contact the program coordinator.
Diploma of Interpreting (paraprofessional level)
Languages targeted include: Mandarin, Korean, Japanese (full-time), Dinka, Oromo, Kirundi, Somali, Tedim Chin, Nepali * (part-time)
Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (professional level)
Languages targeted include: Cantonese and Mandarin (full-time), Italian, Spanish, Greek, Turkish, Vietnamese, Auslan (part-time mode)
Advanced Diploma of Translating (professional level)
Languages targeted include: Mandarin, Japanese, Korean (full-time mode).
Master of Social Science (Translating and Interpreting)
Languages targeted include: Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Indonesian, Malay, Auslan.
* Subject to approval by NAATI
Additional Information for Prospective Students
Applicants for both the Diploma of Interpreting and the Advanced Diploma of Translating and Interpreting must:
- be at least 18 years of age on 1 January of the year of application
- have satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
- successfully complete a bilingual selection test as determined by the School; the test may include a written essay and translation tasks, and oral and listening bilingual tasks
- applicants are screened for potential to achieve at least one of the NAATI paraprofessional/professional accreditations offered by the programs
Local applicants will be notified in writing by the School of the specific arrangements including times and venues for selection tests.
International/Non-Australian Resident Applicants:
- Are only eligible to apply for the full-time Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Master programs
Contact RMIT International on +61 3 9925 5156 to obtain information on entry requirements and application procedures.