Legal Interpretation and Translation Certificate (Mandarin Chinese/English)

SFU offers the only legal interpretation and translation certificate program in Canada. In only 10 months part-time, you’ll graduate ready to work as an in-demand Mandarin Chinese/English translator or interpreter specializing in the legal field. You’ll also be well prepared for the exam to be nationally certified as a court interpreter.

Overview

Courses: 10
Completion time: 10 months
Location: Online
Next program: Sep 11, 2024–Jun 21, 2025
Next info session: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 6:30 PM PDT

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Why this program?

  • Complete the program in 10 months ready to work as a legal interpreter or translator
  • Get hands-on training in the field by observing court proceedings in action
  • Be ready to take the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) exam for national certification as a court interpreter
  • Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits

EMPLOYMENT FACTS

  • Canada forecasts 8,100 new job openings in interpretation and translation between 2019 and 2028
  • High demand for Mandarin/English interpreters and translators in B.C.
  • Strongest employment prospects for professionals with specialized training in legal or scientific fields
  • Legal interpreters and translators commonly employed by law firms, businesses, government agencies, international organizations and specialized translation and interpretation agencies
  • Across Canada, wages for an interpreter or translator reach an average high of about $43/hour

Format

Part-time

Location

Online

Program completion

10 months
To graduate, complete each course with a minimum grade of B-. (You must receive a minimum final grade of B- in each course before moving on to the next course.)

Program dates

Sep 11, 2024–Jun 21, 2025

Course work

Class time: 9 hours/week
Homework: 2–3 hours/week
Field training: minimum 5 sessions (15 hours)

 

Schedule

Wed 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Sat 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Learning materials

Included in tuition

Cost

$7,950 (same for international and domestic students)
$75 program application fee

Early bird discount: Save 10% on tuition when you pay by June 30. 

Application info

Deadline: September 4, 2024

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Application requirements

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • Proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese
  • Previous training or experience in interpretation and translation

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We will evaluate your application based on your academic qualifications, proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese, and your performance on our entrance exam. See Application requirements for details.

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