Master of Arts Translation Studies

About this programme

Please note that the Master of Arts Translation Studies is suspended 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 master's program in Translation is intended to develop research capability in various fields of translation, as well as to provide advanced training in areas such as terminology, computerized translation or translation teaching. It is desirable that students have practical experience in translation before entering the program. This program consists of compulsory and optional seminars and courses, followed by a basic or applied research requirement. It may be undertaken full-time or part-time. Not all seminars and courses are offered every year. Students will be notified at enrollment of which ones are available during the current year. The Master of Arts Translation Studies – Chinese option is offered for the Applied Research option only. It is designed to be completed in 3 semesters: coursework from September to April, and final project from May to August. 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". All seminars will be taught in English, and students’ research and writing will be done in English or in Chinese.