Understand how Chinese culture influences the meaning of written and spoken texts, and how to take culture into consideration when translating or interpreting.
You'll also learn about key issues in translation and interpreting ethics.
Gain the foundations to build a future career as an interpreter or a translator in diplomacy, law, education, business, politics, health, education and academia.
This minor is designed for students who are native Chinese speakers.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Chinese translator/interpreter
- Client services director
- Project administrator
- Chinese language assistant
- Business development adviser
- International business consultant
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25 June
Engineering, Design and Computing Careers Evening

29 June
Voyages to the Underworld: UQ Centre for Western Civilisation Winter School
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Chinese > English Translation: An Introductory Course
- Fundamentals in English > Chinese Translation
- Writing for International Students
- Communicating Across Cultures: Theory and Practice
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