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. 

By linking translation technology, ethics, and professional and theoretical studies to practical issues in translating and interpreting, RMIT graduates are work-ready and prepared to respond to industry requirements. 

Career Outcomes

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.

Professional recognition and accreditation

This course is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Graduates will be eligible to sit external NAATI certification test(s) at various levels, depending on the subjects studied in the course.