Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies PGDipTranslationStud

at University of Auckland

Programme structure
 

This 120-point programme combines taught and practical courses in translation theories, computer-aided translation and translation practice in your chosen language over one year full-time or up to four years part-time.
 

You will complete four courses as part of the programme:
 

• Two compulsory core courses in translation theories and computer-aided translation (60 points)
• One course in either community translation and interpreting or in language acquisition in your chosen language (30 points)
• One course in specialised translation in your chosen language (30 points)

You can become a full member of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI) if you receive a B grade average or higher and at least a B+ in your translation practice course.
 

Translation and interpretation accreditation
 

The PGDipTranslationStud qualification is an endorsed programme by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
 

Upon graduation, you will be eligible to take two NAATI certification tests:
 

• Certified Translator
• Certified Provisional Interpreter (conditional on taking courses TRANSLAT 101 AND TRANSLAT 713 during your programme)
   

TRANSLAT 101 (15-point) is a new online course and has to be taken in addition to the full PGDipTranslationStud 120-point programme.

Programme requirements
 

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree
 

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
7.0
 

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points
 

You must have completed one of the following:

• An undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised university (or similar institution), and have competence in one of the languages offered for the PGDipTranslationStud equivalent to at least a GPE of 6.0 in a language course at an advanced level (equivalent to at least C1 level in CEFR).
• Professional experience or training in translation equivalent to a degree.
   

If you are not a native speaker of English and have not had at least three years of tertiary education with English as the language of instruction, you need a minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 7.0.
 

If you have not undertaken tertiary study in your chosen language you will need to sit a language test to demonstrate your competence.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$8,809.20

International students
NZ$37,891

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?
 

You will gain a good foundation for entering the translation profession. Many translators work as freelancers, others work as in-house translators or for translation agencies. Translators usually specialise in areas such as software and website localisation, or technical, audiovisual or literary translation.
 

Jobs related to this programme

• Copy editor
• Localiser
• Technical translator
• Terminologist
• Translation project manager