Courses required to become an Interpreter in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become an Interpreter in South Africa, offered at Akademia, Durban University of Technology and Tshwane University of Technology, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 7 courses across 7 South African institutions (6 public universities and 1 private institution) that lead to becoming an Interpreter: 4 Bachelor's Degrees, 2 Diplomas and 1 Bachelor Honours Degree. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Humanities & Social Sciences course category.

Where to study to become an Interpreter in South Africa

The 6 public universities and 1 private institution listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as an Interpreter. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Interpreters (6)

6 courses across 6 universities lead toward a career as an Interpreter, including the Diploma in Language Practice and Dip (Language Practice). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Interpreters (1)

One option here: the BA (Language Studies) at Akademia. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Available courses to study towards becoming an Interpreter

7 courses

Universities (6)

Durban University of Technology logo

Diploma in Language Practice

DUT · Diploma · 3 years
See requirements
Tshwane University of Technology logo

Dip (Language Practice)

TUT · Diploma · 3 years
20
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation Studies

UNISA · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …
University of the Free State logo

BA (Language Practice)

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
AP 30
University of Venda logo

Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice

Univen · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
NSC 30

Private Colleges (1)

Akademia logo

BA (Language Studies)

Akademia · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum (maximum 7 years); full-time on campus
See requirements