Overview

Key Features

At 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.

Careers

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:

Societal Context for Interpreting and Translation

Pronunciation, Phonology and Effective Communication Advanced Interpretation Legal Studies

Advanced Interpretation Health Studies

Global English

Principles and Practice of Translation and Interpreting

Advanced Health Interpreting

Advanced Legal Interpreting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , National

More details

International Students: apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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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

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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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)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37246 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37246 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

9618 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9618 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

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