New Zealand Sign Language - English Interpreting Major - Bachelor of Arts
Language & Literature
A course by
AUT
Prepare for a career as a professional NZSL-English interpreter with New Zealand's only university-based qualification in this field. Gain fluency in New Zealand Sign Language, interpreting skills, and experience working with the Deaf community.
NZ$9,775
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop fluency in New Zealand Sign Language
Achieve advanced proficiency in NZSL, the foundation for professional interpreting between English and NZSL.
Understand Deaf community and culture
Gain immersive knowledge of Deaf culture, social contexts, and the ethical dimensions of working with the Deaf community.
About This Course
This major within the Bachelor of Arts prepares students to become professional New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)–English interpreters. It develops advanced NZSL proficiency, knowledge of the Deaf community and culture, and interpreting skills for a wide variety of professional settings. Coursework closely explores interpreting ethics, translation processes, and professional practices. Practical experience and placement are key features, including interpreting in health, education, legal, events, employment, and art contexts. AUT is the only university in New Zealand offering this unique qualification, highly regarded and in high demand.
Course Content
- NZSL-English interpreting theory and practice
- Deaf community and culture
- Advanced New Zealand Sign Language proficiency
- Comparative analysis of English and NZSL
- Interpreter role, ethics and practice
- Societal contexts for NZSL interpreters
- Health and legal interpreting
- Current issues in the Deaf world
- Business and professional conduct
- Effective communication and critical thinking
- Academic communication and conventions
- Workplace experience placements
- Practicum involving observations and professional practice
Entry Requirements
New Zealand University Entrance or equivalent
Build towards these roles
NZSL-English InterpreterCommunity interpreterLegal interpreterEducational interpreterHealth services interpreter
Build skills in these industries
Language servicesEducationHealth
