Overview
Launch a global career
Use your advanced bilingual skills to join a field that links communities and cultures. As a translator and interpreter, you'll help overcome language barriers in a broad range of professional settings.
Flexible skills
Graduates are qualified to work in a wide range of contexts and industries both nationally and internationally, and our specializations to cover the needs and industry expectations of any prospective translator and interpreter.
This degree will introduce you to advanced theoretical approaches, specialized knowledge of current and emerging industry, and ethical issues in the field. You'll learn how to use communication media to support translating and interpreting practice and gain insight into the intersection of theory and practice.
As part of your studies, you'll develop the skills to work at a level where you can engage in policy, strategic debate and analytical thinking. You also have the option to undertake further study in interpreting for community health, medical fields, police and legal contexts, and conference interpreting.
By linking translation technology, ethics, and professional and theoretical studies to practical issues in translating and interpreting, graduates are prepared to respond to industry requirements.
World-class facilities
Our pedagogical infrastructure and teaching facilities enable the best outcomes for face to face and remote learning.
Learn from industry
Work on simulated or real-life assignments with highly experienced teachers who are leaders in the industry.
Industry awards and mentor ship
Be part of a vibrant community of translators & interpreters with a myriad of opportunities to excel.
Career
Graduates are qualified to work in a wide range of work contexts and industries in Australia and overseas. There are many global opportunities available for translators and interpreters qualified at postgraduate level.
Potential employers include:
- multinational firms and agencies operating in Australia and overseas
- foreign embassies and posts
- government departments and agencies
- NGOs
- localisation industry
- private businesses.
Broader career prospects include employment in government areas such as:
- cross-cultural communication
- social and welfare services
- security services
- international trade relations in Australia or overseas.
Graduates can also freelance as translators/interpreters.
