Translation and Interpreting Studies Yeditepe University

Overview

Future graduates of this department

• use Turkish and English very well
• have translation and interpreting skills and training
• are equipped with the necessary knowledge in the field of translation and interpreting. 

The currently intensive international relations of Türkiye leads to various public and private institutions to employ experienced, qualified translators, who go on to work in government establishments, press, media organizations, law companies as well as trade and tourism companies. Moreover, the increasing number of conferences on different topics require qualified conference interpreters too. Yeditepe University’s Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies offers a dynamic undergraduate program that constantly renews itself to meet these needs.

Career

• Graduates of the Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies have the opportunity to pursue a career in a wide range of fields when they start working as translators. In addition to translation and interpreting, graduates can also work as lecturers at universities and continue their education with master's and doctoral programs and stay in academia. Graduates who take pedagogical formation within the undergraduate program can also work as teachers.
• Experienced translators are especially needed in private and public institutions that help organize international relations. In this sense, Translation and Interpreting Studies graduates can find jobs in government agencies and ministries, as well as in press and media organizations, law offices, tourism agencies and translation agencies. In addition to these fields, they can work as subtitle translators, literary critics, interpreters and managers in various fields such as advertising, finance, insurance and public relations.