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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Dean's Scholars

  • Bachelor

The degree consists of a key field of study in interpreting and translation, with other areas of study, including language, linguistics and culture.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
103545K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

The degree consists of a key field of study in interpreting and translation, with other areas of study, including language, linguistics and culture.

Study locations

Parramatta City

Career pathways

As a graduate of this program you can look forward to career opportunities in:

  • International business

  • Private practice

  • Tourism
  • Welfare

  • Academia

  • Diplomacy
Translator

Translators convert written words from one language into another. Translators must develop fluency in at least two languages and understand cultural references, the writes intent, and cadence of text.

Interpreter

Interpreters transfer a spoken or signed language into another spoken or signed language, usually within a limited time frame in the presence of the participants requiring the translation.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Western Sydney University.
83.8%
Overall satisfaction
86%
Skill scale
73.1%
Teaching scale
50%
Employed full-time
$54.8k
Average salary