Interpretation and Translation Diploma (Mandarin Chinese/English)
Put your bilingual skills to work as a professional interpreter or translator. Recognized by the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia, this eight-month program will prepare you to launch a career as an in-demand Mandarin Chinese/English translator or interpreter in any industry. Combining classes with hands-on field training, the full-time program will also ensure you’re ready for the national certification exam.
Why this program?
- Complete the program in 8 months ready to work as a professional interpreter or translator
- Put your skills into practice during remote field training in a wide range of settings
- Be ready to take the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) exam for national certification as a translator or interpreter
- Network with other professionals and make valuable business contacts
- Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status
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.
- Interpreters and translators commonly employed in media, government agencies, immigrant services, international organizations, schools, conference centres and translation and interpretation agencies
- Across Canada, wages for an interpreter or translator reach an average high of about $43/hour
Format
Full-time
Location
Online
Program completion
8 months
To graduate, complete each course with a minimum grade of B- and pass the field training component.
Program dates
Schedule under review
Course work
Class time: 20 hours/week
Homework: 2–3 hours/week
Field training: 7 hours/week
Schedule
Mon–Fri daytime
Courses
Required courses:
- News Analysis and Interpretation (DIT110)
- Interpreting Skills (DIT120)
- Context Interpretation (DIT140)
- Translation Practice (DIT220)
- Communication Skills (DIT240)
- Contextual Cultural Studies (DIT260)
- Field Training for Interpreters (DIT350)
Learning materials
Included in tuition
Cost
$14,850 (same for international and domestic students)
$75 program application fee
Application requirements
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese
- Passing result on our screening exams
See Application details for more info.
Note: Applications currently closed while schedule under review
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