This project-based internship is undertaken over the course of one semester* in the penultimate year of studies.  It provides students practical experience of working for translation- or multilingual communication-related industries and organizations.  It aims to raise the awareness of students to the different demands of clients and the challenges of professional jobs.  Emphasis is placed on students' ability to transfer their academic knowledge and skills to professional practice in the local and international markets.

*NOTE: TRAN4066 Placement Portfolio II is a Major Elective that must be taken in the event that a student has already started a full year of full-time Placement studies on a gap-year arrangement.  It is not open to other students and is not a free-standing elective.  This elective adds a further 3 credits to the Placement experience, meaning that a total of 6 credits are awarded to students who take a one-year Placement.