Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting (GCAJI)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5436
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
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Course list
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.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 9000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
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Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - August 31 of the previous year.
Late applications may be considered.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies
Email: slccs@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6311
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
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting.
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.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - August 31 of the previous year.
Late applications may be considered.
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, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 9000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 0
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting
Accreditation body
- National Accreditation Authority For Translators And Interpreters
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Japanese Interpreting, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
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