Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)

About the course

This advanced diploma develops your bilingual interpreting capability to facilitate communication between speakers of different languages in a range of real-world settings. You’ll build professional practice skills for spoken-language interpreting, with training aligned to vocational industry expectations and delivered on campus in Melbourne. This is an Advanced Diploma in English & Modern Languages. The programme develops classroom assistance skills, child development knowledge, and educational support practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles as spoken-language interpreters supporting communication across community, business and public service environments. You may work with language service providers or in freelance settings, assisting conversations between people who do not share a common language and helping ensure accurate, culturally informed exchange. This is an Advanced Diploma pathway in English & Modern Languages. Preparing graduates for teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)