Overview

Expand on your love of languages and develop the skills to use, translate and interpret language every day, in settings as diverse as policymaking, strategic debate and analytical thinking.

Studying the Master of Translating and Interpreting in the heart of Melbourne, you'll learn how to use communication media to support translating and interpreting, and gain insight into the intersection of theory and practice.

You also have the option to undertake further study in interpreting for community health, medical fields, police and legal contexts, and conferences.

By linking translation technology, ethics, and professional and theoretical studies to practical issues in translating and interpreting, you’ll be prepared for whatever path your interpreting or translating career takes you.

Why study translating and interpreting at RMIT?

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.

Awards and mentorship

Become part of a vibrant community of translators and interpreters, with a range of opportunities to excel and gain recognition.

Career

Upon completion of this degree, you’ll be qualified to work in a wide range of contexts and industries in Australia and around the world.

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.

Job Outlook projects that work opportunities for social professionals (translators and interpreters) are set to increase by 18.1% to 2024, and that the average salary for a translator in Australia is between $120,000 and $140,000, and between $75,000 and $90,000 for an interpreter.