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

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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

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Modern Languages with Translation Bachelor; Honours
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Bangor University - Postgraduate Studies
Bangor, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Translation Studies (MA) Master
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York University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Professional Translation / Traduction professionnelle (BA) Bachelor; Honours
Spanish-English Translation / Traducción ingles-espanõl (Certificate) Certificate
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University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Study
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Languages, Cultures and Translation Master
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University of Bristol
Bristol, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Translation and Intercultural Studies (MA) Master
Chinese-English Translation (MA) 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