Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting
Overview
Gain the real-world practical skills you need to take your language abilities to the next level with the Graduate Diploma.
Looking for a way to turn your bilingual abilities into a thriving career? Translators and interpreters are highly sought-after professionals who provide a link between people of different cultures with a language barrier.
Designed for people with advanced bilingual skills who want to further their career, this course will introduce you to theoretical approaches, specialised knowledge of industry, and ethical issues in the field. You'll learn how to use communication media to support translating and interpreting work, and gain insight into the intersection of theory and practice.
Why choose the Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting at RMIT?
Expert educators
Learn from experts with extensive industry experience, knowledge and connections.
Industry collaboration
Collaborate with industry, gain critical skills and begin an industry-led qualification.
Professional recognition
Endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
Career
Graduates of this course are qualified to work in a wide range of work contexts and industries in Australia and overseas.
Potential employers include:
- multinational firms
- foreign embassies and posts
- government departments
- 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
Graduates can also freelance as translators/interpreters.