This degree caters for both face-to-face and online learning modes. 

Through your studies in this degree, you will develop specialised knowledge of current and emerging industrial and ethical issues in the field, and gain an advanced understanding of written and spoken discourse analysis.

You'll use translation technologies to streamline translation work and become familiar with technological advances in the field.

You will experience a range of teaching and learning approaches, including independent research, lectures, tutorials and workshops, problem-based learning activities, and professional projects.

Face-to-face tutorials with a LOTE instructor will only be scheduled when there is a substantial number of students of the same language. Otherwise, you will be allocated to a non-language-specific language stream, where you will work with students of other languages and will may have language-specific tuition several a few times a semester where possible.

Your knowledge and skills will be assessed through written work, presentations, independent and group projects, online discussion, industry-based assessment, and exams and tests. You will also demonstrate a range of verbal, written and online approaches of communication.

Please note that for the translating and interpreting subjects, all content and skills will be delivered in English. Some subjects will have bilingual activities and assessment tasks. You are expected to form study groups and use practice materials provided to maximise skill development and improvement. Periodic feedback on your performance into your language other than English (LOTE) will be facilitated by the teachers and instructors through sending practice recordings/texts/digital files to suitably qualified persons to provide feedback in electronic format.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Members of the teaching staff are all NAATI-certified professional translators or interpreters who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills to the classes, ensuring teaching and learning are inline with current industry standards.

You will participate in simulated interpreting activities with students from other discipline areas such as community services, criminal justice, occupational therapy and social work, giving you the opportunity to put your skills into practice.

Simulated translation activities and projects using subtitling software, translation memories and computer assisted translation tools give you the opportunity to work in both individual or team settings and experience industry practice.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

The Graduate Diploma incorporates 96 credit points.

The course structure includes a range of translating, interpreting, discourse and theory subjects. Translating and interpreting electives may not be available in all languages and are offered subject to minimum numbers. All subjects are worth 12 credit points unless otherwise noted.

Core subjects:

• Theoretical bases of translating and interpreting
• Discourse studies for translators and interpreters
• Ethics and professional issues
• Interpreting accrediting practice (1) or Translation accrediting practice (1)

Elective subjects:

• Translation accrediting practice (1 or 2)
• Interpreting accrediting practice (1 or 2)
• Translation and technology
• Advanced English language (1)
• Professional English.