Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting – RMIT

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Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting

at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

104980E

CRICOS provider code

00122A

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

26 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$20,160 total

Per year

A$40,320/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting at RMIT University is designed for people who already have proficiency in at least two languages and are looking to begin or formalise their career in translation and interpreting. You’ll develop practical skills in language transfer, ethics, and cross-cultural communication, crucial for working in Australia’s linguistically diverse communities.

This graduate certificate typically runs over 26 weeks and is structured around core units of study that focus on translation methodologies, interpreting techniques, and professional standards relevant to the Australian context. The course may include simulated work-based tasks so you can practise under conditions similar to what you’ll experience in the field. Assessments are usually project-based and give you feedback on both your language accuracy and your professional judgement.

Standards in Australia’s translating and interpreting fields are shaped by strong links to industry and community organisations. Skills developed include consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, document translation, terminology management, and professional conduct. The course suits bilingual graduates and professionals, recent migrants, and anyone needing formal recognition of their language skills for employment or further study in Australia.

Students completing this graduate certificate can often continue on to further postgraduate study in translation and interpreting or related areas. Confirm all admission requirements, English language proficiency criteria, and course structure through RMIT University’s official information channels.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Translator in public service organisations, healthcare, or legal settings
Interpreter for courts, hospitals, education, and community services
Language services project officer with Australian government agencies
Freelance language professional supporting multicultural communities
Roles in multicultural liaison, settlement services, and language access policy

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting at RMIT University?

It typically takes 26 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$20,160 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Translator in public service organisations, healthcare, or legal settingsInterpreter for courts, hospitals, education, and community servicesLanguage services project officer with Australian government agenciesFreelance language professional supporting multicultural communitiesRo...

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