Summary

Are you proficient in more than one language in addition to English? Do you have fantastic writing and public speaking skills? Are you passionate about different languages and cultures? If so, a career in the dynamic field of translating and interpreting may be for you.

The Graduate Diploma of Translating and Interpreting is designed to meet the needs of proficient bilinguals who wish to work as professional translators and interpreters. You’ll acquire the skills and knowledge required to perform translating and interpreting in a range of institutional settings common to community and commercial translating and interpreting practice in Australia and overseas. The course is offered in the following languages paired with English: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Other languages may be offered depending on demand.

Key features

• Blend classroom learning and practical work to be career-ready

   

  Acquire theoretical knowledge alongside the practical skills relevant to translation and interpreting practice.

• Choose from two specialisations and get NAATI certified

   

  Undertake a translation-only or a translation and interpreting specialisation and prepare yourself for NAATI-certification tests.

• Enhance your learning with industry-standard technology

   

  Study in translation and interpreting labs with the most up-to-date equipment, and language learning and translation software.

• Get the required academic background for further postgrad study

   

  Acquire relevant knowledge for master-level study in translation and interpreting and conference interpreting.