University Diploma: Interpreting and Translation
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About this qualification
This is a 240-credit University Diploma at NQF Level 5 in the Communication Studies subfield. It is focused broadly on interpreting and translation, involving communication between people who use different languages or forms of expression. The supplied record identifies the University of Witwatersrand as the originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in language-focused communication work, interpreting or translation may consider this qualification. It may also suit learners seeking a higher-education qualification in Communication Studies, subject to the institution's published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification's title indicates relevance to interpreting and translation-related work, but no approved career relationships or employment outcomes are supplied. It should therefore be viewed as possible preparation for further study or related language and communication work, not as a guarantee of employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Interpreting between languages or communicative contexts
- Translation-related communication skills
- Written and spoken language communication
- Cross-cultural communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- University Diploma: Interpreting and Translation
- SAQA ID
- 9159
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- University of Witwatersrand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, because the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2018 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements and selection procedures.
- Ask the provider about the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether it remains suitable for your intended study or career plans.