The Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting is This program is not available to International students..

Duration

1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)

Commencing 2012

Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2012)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

8

Faculty

Arts

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field or approved equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5.

Additional application information

This program is offered on a part-time basis only. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English. Candidates must sit and pass the Aptitude Test set and administered by the Program Convenor before being admitted to the program. A fee may apply for the Aptitude Test. Work experience is desirable but not essential.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - August 31 of the previous year.

Late applications may be considered.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies

Email: slccs@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 6311

Web:

This program is not available to International students.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting?

The Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting is a one-year, part-time program offering a solid grounding in consecutive interpreting to students wishing to specialise in liaison interpreting, rather than conference interpreting or translation. Students will work in both directions (Japanese to English, English to Japanese). All materials covered in interpreting class are authentic and cover a range of subjects likely to arise in a real liaison interpreting setting.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field or approved equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5.

Additional application information

This program is offered on a part-time basis only. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English. Candidates must sit and pass the Aptitude Test set and administered by the Program Convenor before being admitted to the program. A fee may apply for the Aptitude Test. Work experience is desirable but not essential.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field or approved equivalent with a grade point average of 4.5.

Visa requirements

International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the .

Click here for application procedures for International students.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting

Accrediting body

This program has been accredited by:

  • National Accreditation Authority For Translators And Interpreters

Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

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Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.