Overview

Throughout this Arts - Interpreting from Auckland University of Technology you practise interpreting consecutively and simultaneously between English and another language. You explore the effects of intonation and the use of idioms in spoken English. Throughout your studies you also become familiar with interpreting for legal, healthcare or business settings. These skills will serve you well in our increasingly multicultural local and global communities.

Career opportunities:

Legal interpreting for government and local authorities

Health interpreting for various health sector organisations

Freelance interpreting work

Foreign affairs and border control

Movie voiceovers

Language Line (telephone interpreting)

Refugee and migrant services

International business conventions or conferences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Learning in a Digital World
Social Institutions
Climate Action
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A Pacific Reader

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Translation & Interpreting View 29 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply if you have one of the following:

CIE (University of Cambridge International Examination)

IB (International Baccalaureate)

New Zealand Steiner Education (Level 3): A completed Steiner School Certificate Level 3, including 9 points in each of 3 approved subject areas, 8 points in literacy (4 writing/4 reading), and 9 points in numeracy

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) Level 3 Certificate (Year 13): A completed ACE Year 13 Certificate which includes at least four subjects designated Level 3 and passes in Algebra 1 (1097-1108) and English 1 (1097-1108)

Christian Education New Zealand (CENZ) Level 3 Certificate: A completed CENZ Level 3 Certificate which includes at least four subjects designated Level 3 and passes in Algebra 1 (1097-1108) and English 1 (1097-1108)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37500 NZD / year

≈ 37500 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8980 NZD / year

≈ 8980 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $10,172 (120 points)
International: $38,692 (120 points)
Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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