Doctorate in Philosophy Translation Studies

About this programme

Please note that admission to the Doctorate in Philosophy Translation Studies is sus pended until further notice. The School of Translation and Interpretation (STI) offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts in Translation Studies (MA), Master in Conference Interpreting (MCI) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Translation Studies. The primary objective of the doctoral program in translation studies is to produce qualified scholars in the field for academic teaching and research. Since translation is interdisciplinary, the doctoral program may collaborate with disciplines in other units such as Law, English, Canadian Studies, French, Modern Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Philosophy, as well as the School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE). However, the administration of the program is the sole responsibility of the School of Translation and Interpretation. This full-time program consists of four courses, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis. Most seminars are bilingual, that is, they may be conducted in French or English. The student's research may be conducted not only on French and English, but also on a third language, subject to the conditions stipulated under "Additional Requirements". The programs are governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies. For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.