Handbook

In this program, you will be introduced to the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work as competent and ethical interpreters and translators in international or domestic settings. The areas of specialisation covered in the program are legal, medical, business, media, and community. The academic content of the program is complemented by professional practical experience where you will able to directly apply what was learned in class in real-life dynamic professional settings. In addition to the knowledge and skills of interpreting and translation disciplines and professions, you will also learn related academic and practical skills such as critical analysis and reflection, independent preparation and practice, project management and teamwork – all of which are critical to the work of interpreters and translators. The program is staffed by leading researchers and practitioners in interpreting, translation, linguistics and language technology. The program is also endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and also prepares you to sit certification exams administered by NAATI for qualification as a Certified Provisional Interpreter, Certified Interpreter, and Certified Translator. With certain coursework, our program will also prepare you to sit specialist certification exams for Certified Advanced Translator, Certified Specialist Interpreter (Health), Certified Specialist Interpreter (Legal) and Certified Conference Interpreter. The program is offered in the following language combinations, subject to student demand: English and Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish and Turkish.