Professional Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting

The professional diploma in simultaneous interpreting widens learners’ scope of current events worldwide and builds on their repertoire of the terminology used in various areas and fields of interpreting. It trains learners on booth interpreting, skills necessary for consecutive interpreting in conferences, and on-site interpreting. It enhances learners’ techniques and strategies to overcome challenges likely to arise.

*One continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours
*Learners who completed a foundation certificate or AUC continuing education certificate are required to sit for the Standardized English Proficiency Test (SEPT)/Online English Placement Test (OEPT) if they dropped out for a period of one year or more from the date of completing the certificate.

Upon successful completion of this course, the learners will be able to:  

1. Relay in detail what is said to him/her in the standard spoken language, even in a noisy environment
2. Handle stress, breathing, and public speaking fright
3. Interpret consecutively a two five-minute narrative oral text
4. Use techniques to create a logical progression of ideas in the target language
5. Interpret a two-five-minute simple technical oral text simultaneously
6. Demonstrate confidence through voice clarity and precision when interpreting

• Bachelor's degree (could be waived on a case-by-case basis)
• Applicant must pass the Oral Standardized English Proficiency Test (OSEPT) or Online Oral English Placement Test (OOET) and score course SCMMB21 or pass course SCMMB13
• Completion of Foundation Certificate in Translation and Interpreting