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About the course
This degree prepares you to work as a professional interpreter and translator, combining practical training with a strong theoretical foundation. You’ll develop high-level language capability and cross-cultural communication skills, with languages including Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Spanish, and options for minors in advanced language, cultural studies and linguistics. This is a Bachelor-level qualification in interpreting and translation. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles where accurate cross-language communication is essential, supporting organisations and communities across business, tourism, diplomacy and multicultural services. Career paths can include interpreter, translator, language services officer, community liaison roles, and work in health, legal and government contexts where multilingual communication is critical. This is a Bachelor-level pathway into professional interpreting and translation careers. Preparing graduates for graduate employment, professional traineeships, and further postgraduate study.
Living Costs in Parramatta**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
