Help people and communities communicate by using your multilingual abilities to translate text in a range of contexts. Join this professional-level translator training course, designed for people who already have advanced bilingual skills and want to learn to translate special-purpose texts.

Translation refers to the written transfer of meaning from one language into another. For hundreds of years, the practice of translating has connected people of different cultures. Being able to communicate across cultures is a vital skill in our global society.

Professional translators provide services for government and private agencies, translating documents for diplomatic, legal and business activities. They can also help with essential communication in many public service settings, such as health information and legal processes.

RMIT is a leader in translation education that creates work-ready graduates, with more than 40 years’ experience delivering translating and interpreting courses. We are the only education provider covering a full spectrum of translating and interpreting courses from vocational education through to post graduate level. In Semester 1, 2020, we are offering:

Demand for independent professional translators is increasing due to high levels of interaction between people and cultures as a result of globalized economies, advanced technology and migration.

Graduates work as contractors to translating agencies or in public and private sector organisations, or practice as freelancers. You will be prepared to work in domains that include legal, business, health, education and a wide range of community services.

Possible job titles may include:

• professional translator
• communications officer
• localisation specialist
• linguist