Overview

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) Ph.D. in Translation Studies at Binghamton University will obtain the following abilities:

Broaden and deepen knowledge of areas relevant to their research interests, including interdisciplinary knowledge and skills appropriate to the field;
Define a research project in translation studies of appropriate scope or develop a substantial translation with an accompanying analysis;
Develop as a scholar in the field through the practice of independent research and writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation Workshop, Literary
Translation Workshop, Non-Literary
Translation Studies
Scholarly Methods in Translation
Postcolonial Theory & Arabic Literature
Translation and Creativity
Translators in History/Fiction
Taboos in Translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 22 other PhDs in Translation & Interpreting in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate applicants should demonstrate the following background, as attested by transcripts, standard exam scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement and a writing sample.

Near-native fluency in English, as well as (and especially) the ability to write academic texts in English

Near-native fluency in a second language;

Optionally, but desirable: a good reading knowledge of a third language, meaning the applicant can read reliably with a dictionary;

Previous immersion in a culture where the second language is spoken;

A Master's degree in a relevant area; applicants with no graduate course work in languages should be prepared for a diagnostic examination.

Background in translation studies; applicants who do not have a documented background in translation studies, or who do not have any formal certification in translation, may be provisionally admitted; full admission will be granted after passing the certificate examination.

Tuition Fee

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International

23790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23790 USD per year during 54 months.
National

23790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23790 USD per year during 54 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11310 USD per year during 54 months.

Living costs for Binghamton

910 - 1984 USD /month

Living costs

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