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 major 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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29 June - 2 July
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST)
30 June
Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 11
3 July
Year 11 Queensland Chemistry Winter School
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Dylan's PhD story: breathing new life into a living Indigenous language
4-minute read
UQ people
Chiemeka’s PhD story: cost-effective treatment for brain disorders
4-minute read
UQ people
Beatris’ PhD story: mapping epidemics to protect public health
5-minute read
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
- English and Chinese Interpreting
- Communicating Across Cultures: Theory and Practice
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