The Translation and Interpreting programs are National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) approved and are offered in English, with streams in the following languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Indonesian.

Our programs are taught by NAATI accredited practitioners, experienced interpreters and translators, and leading researchers in the field, with recognised strengths in conference, legal and court interpreting, and translation pedagogy and advanced technology.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE STRENGTHENED BY ADVANCED THEORY

Continuous high-quality practical experience is embedded in your postgraduate study. As a student, you will access purpose built technology and facilities used by professional translators and interpreters in the industry and in contemporary research.

You will engage in applied research projects, preparing you for industry with advanced skills in workplace collaboration and a refined understanding of diverse professional, multilingual and multicultural settings.

The advanced theoretical framework of your degree will prepare you for professional excellence. You will critically examine contemporary thought that underpins the process of interpreting and translating, and learn to make informed choices and reflect analytically on your own practice as an interpreting and/or translating professional.

LINKS WITH INDUSTRY

Opportunities are provided for Translation and Interpreting students through UNSW’s partnership with AUSIT, the national professional association for interpreters and translators. To further your practical training, internships are also offered through organisations such as Agreement for the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) and Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). These experiences bridge the gap between academic studies and industrial practice, and prepare you for the graduate market by adding excellent applied experiences to your professional profile.