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Diploma
Diploma of Translating and Interpreting
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A master degree that develops professional translating and interpreting skills.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Translating and Interpreting. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Translating and Interpreting.
Career outcomes
- Translator or interpreter (including freelance)
- Multinational firms
- Foreign embassies
- Government departments
- NGOs
- Localisation industry
- Private businesses
- Social and welfare services
- Security services
- International trade relations
Curriculum
- 192 Credit points including a graduate diploma exit point at 96 credit points
- With translating
- Interpreting
- Discourse and theory subjects
- Translating and interpreting electives are offered subject to minimum numbers and may not run in all languages. Two years full-time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline
- A minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
- Some 2.5 out of 4.0)
- Relevant work experience is accepted for some courses.
Accepted academic background
Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,666 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | Academic Department |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
10 Feb 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 10 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,666 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176. An interview is required.