Advanced Diploma in Language Practice at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

A one-year, 120-credit NQF level 7 advanced diploma (code ADLPR1) at ML Sultan Campus producing language practitioners with a deeper understanding of the profession and its ethics. It develops practical skills and theory in translation, interpreting, editing and language planning and prepares students for postgraduate language studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design | Department: Department of Media, Language and Communication | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Language Dynamics, Translation and Interpreting Practice 401 and 402, Translation and Interpreting Theory, Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Language Practice Research and Professional Practice, plus electives such as Literature Studies, Media Studies, Transcription and Editing, French, Mandarin, Portuguese or South African Sign Language.

Career pathways

Language practitioner in translation, interpreting and editing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Diploma in Language Practice or equivalent qualification, or a relevant NQF level 6 qualification with language practice or a programme language (English, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Mandarin, French, South African Sign Language) as a major, or an equivalent foreign qualification as determined by SAQA. Applicants need an aggregate of 60% at Diploma level (or first qualification) and are ranked by aggregate, with the target number selected in order of merit.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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