Interpreting Major - Bachelor of Arts

Want a career as an interpreter? In the Interpreting major you learn to recognise cross-cultural implications for interpreting, and the ethical and professional responsibilities of an interpreter.

Interpreting is so much more than just repeating someone’s words in a different language. A good interpreter can understand nuances and cultural appropriateness, and convey levels of formality across a range of professions and industries. The challenge is to do justice to every situation.

You practise interpreting consecutively and simultaneously between English and another language. You explore the effects of intonation and the use of idioms in spoken English. Throughout your studies you also become familiar with interpreting for legal, healthcare or business settings. These skills will serve you well in our increasingly multicultural local and global communities.

Throughout your three years of studies you develop a sound understanding of interpreting, as well as effective communication, critical thinking and other transferable skills you'll need for your future career.

Apart from the courses below you also need to complete courses from your second major, your chosen minor(s) or electives.

Interpreting major courses

If you're majoring in interpreting, this is the main subject area you specialise in. It makes up one third of your degree and consists of eight interpreting-related courses you study throughout your degree.

Complete the following courses:

• CLSY630 Intercultural Competence
• TRIN502 Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
• TRIN603 Interpreter Role, Ethics and Practice
• TRIN702 Legal Studies for Interpreters
• TRIN704 Health Studies for Interpreters

And complete three of:

• TRIN701 Principles and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
• TRIN705 Advanced Health Interpreting
• TRIN708 Advanced Legal Interpreting
• TRIN709 Discourse in Remote Public Service Interpreting