Facilitate communications between people who do not speak the same language, by your knowledge of languages and cultures.
Interpreters:
- translate communications between two parties
- provide simultaneous or consecutive interpretations of conversations or speeches
- orally translate written texts.
As an interpreter you could seek positions within the federal, state or territory government departments. These departments are concerned with immigration, legal issues and law enforcement, social security and education.
Organisations such as hospitals, banks, tourist agencies and private interpreting and translating firms may also employ interpreters. Interpreters with NAATI accreditation may work freelance and some highly-qualified interpreters work at international conferences, and government and/or business meetings.
Source: myFuture
Disclaimer: This page provides study pathway and career options as a guide only. You should contact the Admissions Centre, International Centre or relevant Faculties for full details.
Study pathways
The following study pathway shows the most common and direct route for a UWA student to pursue this career.
Undergraduate
- Chinese
- English and Cultural Studies
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Indonesian
- Italian Studies
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Political Science and International Relations
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Postgraduate
Postgraduate study is not necessarily required for this occupation, but may be helpful for career advancement.
Relevant postgraduate courses include:
A degree is not necessarily required for professional qualification, however relevant majors include: