Overview

About the programme

The Translation programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented and aims at training students in critical thinking to conduct independent research in translation studies. Thesis supervisors are assigned in accordance with individual students' research topics.

Programme Structure

Structure:

Students are required to complete “Research Seminar in Translation I”, “Research Seminar in Translation II” and “Thesis Supervision”.
They will meet regularly with their supervisor(s) for discussions on their research topic.
They must pass a qualifying examination, complete a dissertation and go through an oral examination.
The Division may also require students to take additional courses if necessary.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 3 other PhDs in Translation & Interpreting in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant shall have:

a master's degree from a recognized university; or
graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

Applicants are required to submit a research proposal of about five pages.

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.