Overview

The Translation Studies from Kent State University focuses on translation research skills, specialized translation, computer-assisted terminology and translation, software localization and project management for the language industry. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation for the development of key skills in humanistic translation and translation studies.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate broad knowledge across several areas in the field of translation studies, as well as in-depth knowledge in an area of expertise.
Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct original research.
Critically assess translation studies literature, as well as their own empirical and theoretical findings.
Communicate research findings effectively in written and spoken form.
Follow ethical guidelines for work in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Linguistics and Translation Informatics

The Language Industry

Terminology Studies

Translation Pedagogy

Current Trends in Translation Studies

Empirical Methods for Translation Studies

Corpora in Translation

Translation and Cognition

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting View 21 other PhDs in Translation & Interpreting in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in translation, a foreign language or in any other relevant discipline with prior experience or training in translation
Minimum senior-year 2.750 undergraduate GPA and/or minimum 3.500 graduate GPA
Official transcript(s)
Proficiency in a foreign language
Goal statement
Essay or writing sample (7-10 pages) from a research paper on any aspect of translation (or a prospectus for a translation studies project)
Three letters of recommendation
English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year
In-State

10706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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