Prepare for a career as a translator with a programme that combines theory with hands-on translation practice in digital environments. Programme overview This postgraduate diploma is the first level in professional translator training. You will gain a sound appreciation of translation as a professional activity and learn about the local and global translation market. You will engage in hands-on translation practice, learn to use and understand the electronic tools essential to the modern translator, and explore translation theory and cutting-edge research. Programme structure This 120-point programme combines theoretical issues with translation practice over one year full-time or up to four years part-time. It consists of one core course and additional elective courses in translation and languages. One core course in translation theories and paradigms (30 points) One course in either computer-aided translation or community interpreting (30 points) Elective courses in translation and languages (60 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. Where could this programme take you? This programme will provide you with 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 Captioner Copy editor Localiser Subtitler Technical translator Terminologist Translation project manager Further study options Master of Arts Master of Professional Studies