Interpreters

(NOC 5125)
+17.53%
 

Requirement

In general, to be a translator, terminologist or interpreter, you usually need a university degree with specialization in your related field such as translation, terminology or interpretation. You also need specialization in two languages, one of which should be an official language of Canada.

A university degree in a related field such as languages or linguistics plus courses in linguistic transfer and two years' experience as a translator or five years' experience as a translator may substitute for a specialized university degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Degree Modifier

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Useful Experience/Skills

Communication skills
More than one language
Specialized terminology

Useful Secondary School Subjects

English (Communication)
Social Studies
A second language

St. Petersburg College
St Petersburg, Florida, US

Related Program(s):
Educational Studies and Community Leadership (BSc) -- Educational Interpreting Bachelor; Online
Educational Studies and Community Leadership (BSc) -- Educational Interpreting Bachelor
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RMIT University
Melbourne CBD, AU

Related Program(s):
Translating and Interpreting, MA Master
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Traduction (Translation) (BA) Bachelor; Co-op
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Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Translation (BA) Bachelor
Modern Languages and Translation (BA) Bachelor
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University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Study
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Languages, Cultures and Translation Master
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Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Languages Bachelor; Honours
Languages Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022