Career Possibilities

Closer economic and cultural ties with Asia are leading to an increased demand for people with Asian languages and cultural knowledge. Recent graduates have found employment in both the public and private sectors in fields such as marketing, international trade, tourism, banking and finance, and Federal and State trade departments including the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade. Graduates who can combine Asian language skills with other qualifications (eg economics, law, and political science) are especially well placed in the employment market. Following further professional training, graduates can use their language skills as teachers or translators. Some foreign language newspapers, radio and television stations employ translators and look for personnel who can communicate with non-English speakers. Asian language graduates who complete a postgraduate Diploma of Education can teach languages in secondary schools.

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