Professional Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting

The professional diploma in simultaneous interpreting aims at developing learners’ interpreting competencies, including public speaking and conference interpreting. It is only awarded upon successful completion of the 12 CEUs of the Foundation Certificate in Translation and Interpreting in addition to the 18 CEUs of this diploma.

  • 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.

    Code   

    Title  

    CEUs* 

              Prerequisite(s)      

    STSI101

    Public Speaking for Interpreters

    Foundation Certificate in Translation and Interpreting 

    STSI102

    Conference Procedures for Interpreters

    3

    Foundation Certificate in Translation and Interpreting 

    STSI201

    Consecutive Interpreting

    3

    STSI101/STSI102

    STSI301

    Advanced Consecutive Interpreting

    3

    STSI201

    STSI202

    Simultaneous Interpreting

    3

    STSI101/STSI102

    STSI302

    Advanced Problem-Solving in Simultaneous Interpreting

    3

    STSI202

    *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 SEPT 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 student 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
  • Tuition Type

    Fees (EGP)

    Important Notes

    Admission Fees

    75

    One-time admission non-refundable fee

    Oral Standardized English Proficiency Test (Oral SEPT)

    255

    Until 6 working days before the beginning of the term.

    Online Oral English Placement Test (OOET)

    255

    Until 7 working days before the beginning of the term.

    One-day service Test

    425

    Until 5 working days before the beginning of the term.

    Course Tuition/3 CEUs

    1,700

    Refund Policy

    Exam fees are non-refundable and changes in admission test dates are only allowed 2 working days in advance of the reserved test session according to the availability by sending an email to sce@aucegypt.edu.

Course Info

Type:
Diploma
Duration:
12 and 6 weeks
Subject:
Translation
Location:
AUC Tahrir Square
AUC New Cairo
Format:
In class/Online
CEUs:
18
Status
Available

Dates: To know more about the registration deadline and term dates, click here


Contact Us

Email: sce@aucegypt.edu or ss_lang@aucegypt.edu

t: 16723

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