In this course you will be introduced to the skills and knowledge of simultaneous and consecutive interpreting in conference settings. You will develop the ability to apply relevant specialised and contextual skills common in international conferences and organisations, and other settings where advanced simultaneous and consecutive skills are required.

You will learn a range of advanced interpreting skills such as, memory enhancement, development of split attention, reformulation, condensation, and anticipation.

You will apply research skills to interpret specialised terminology in diverse conference settings. And, you will apply your advanced language skills in a broad range of registers and discourses required in the context of international conferences and high level bilateral or multilateral meetings.

The course also aims to prepare students for the Conference Interpreter level tested by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters [NAATI].

You can access this external test after completing the degree.