Chinese Translator

Chinese Translators are multi-lingual professionals who translate documents and texts written in Mandarin Chinese into English and other languages. They work for a wide variety of organisations including government agencies, media outlets, and public corporations such as the United Nations.

As a Chinese Translator you could be reading an academic document to gain clarity and understanding before beginning a translating assignment for a university, translating Chinese identity documents into English for a visa application, creating a written English transcript of a video conference that was conducted in Mandarin, translating educational materials and technical documents from Mandarin to English, or visiting China to keep your language skills fresh and up-to-date.

To be successful in this occupation you will need native-level fluency in Mandarin and the Chinese writing system, keen focused attention, and the ability to translate documents according to international standards.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a chinese translator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies Advanced)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$37,212 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies Intermediate)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$37,212 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Chinese)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $13,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Translation Studies

Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$14,768 - $25,430
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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