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Major

Chinese Translation and Interpreting

Bachelors of Computer Science / Arts
Overview Study details

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.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for modern languages

QS World University Rankings 2026

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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
Yiyi Lou

Throughout the program, I’ve learnt from lecturers, tutors and industry guests who have worked as and are currently working as correspondents, journalists, editors and media practitioners. Hearing about their stories and experiences help fuel my passion for journalism and media.

Yiyi Lou
Current student, Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication and Chinese Translation and Interpreting)
Yiyi Lou

Throughout the program, I’ve learnt from lecturers, tutors and industry guests who have worked as and are currently working as correspondents, journalists, editors and media practitioners. Hearing about their stories and experiences help fuel my passion for journalism and media.

Yiyi Lou
Current student, Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication and Chinese Translation and Interpreting)

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

See courses and program structure

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