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Postgraduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting

AUEI21D

Faculty:
Faculty of Human Sciences
Award:
Postgraduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting (PGDipAuslEngInt)
Admission Requirements:
• Australian Bachelor degree or recognised equivalent

• Minimum GPA of 2.50 (out of 4.00)

NAATI Paraprofessional accreditation in Auslan-English interpreting

• Minimum two years relevant post-accreditation work experience

• Minimum English Language Proficiency IELTS or IELTS equivalent of 7.0 overall, with minimum 6.5 in each band
Study Mode:
Part-time
Attendance Mode:
External
Candidature Length:
Part-time: 2 years
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1 (March)
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 32
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award: see the general requirements listed above.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

800 level

Required
4
Discourse Analysis for Auslan Interpreters (4)
 
Required
4
Linguistics of Signed Languages (4)
 
Required
4
Auslan Interpreting Techniques (4)
 
Required
4
Auslan Interpreting Practice (4)
 
Required
8cp from
 
Introduction to Sign Language Translation Theory and Practice (4)
 
 
Professional Practice in Translating and Interpreting (4)
 
 
Advanced Auslan Interpreting (4)
 
 
Auslan Interpreting in Legal Settings (4)
 
 
Auslan Interpreting in Educational Settings (4)
 
8
Auslan Interpreting in Medical Settings (4)
 
Required
8cp from
 
Pragmatics and Intercultural Communication (4)
 
 
Languages and Cultures in Contact (4)
 
 
Special Electives in Auslan (4)
 
 
Language and Gesture (4)
 
 
Social Perspectives on Deafness and Deaf Education (4)
 
 
Introduction to Sign Language Translation Theory and Practice (4)
 
 
Dialogue Interpreting in Professional Settings (4)
 
 
Auslan Interpreting in the Media (4)
 
 
Advanced Auslan Interpreting (4)
 
 
Auslan Interpreting in Legal Settings (4)
 
 
Auslan Interpreting in Educational Settings (4)
 
8
Auslan Interpreting in Medical Settings (4)
 

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

32