Overview

Our practice-based PhD (Translation Studies) at Monash University will give you the practical experience and opportunity to develop as a researcher and the professional tools needed to undertake translation work for professional purposes.

Features

At the core of the PhD degree is the Arts Advantage PhD program.

This consists of an extensive, independent research project supported by at least two expert academic supervisors, creating a body of translated work and a critical commentary of the translated pieces, and professional development units that provide you with the skills to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Your PhD in Translation studies degree will consist of three components, supported by a minimum of two expert academic supervisors

You will undertake research that will inform both your practical work and your thesis.

Based on your research and the subsequent practical component, your thesis will be a written critical commentary of not less than 35,000 words.

It will provide a theoretically informed critical analysis of the translation project, addressing methodological and theoretical issues that arise during the translation.

You will create a body of translated work of not less than 40,000 words.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of honours 2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year); or

an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of honours 2A or above; or

an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of Distinction or above; or

an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of honours 2A or above; or

a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above (a minimum of a bachelor's degree with substantial professional experience in the field).

CRICOS code: 074679G

Tuition Fee

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International

40200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40200 AUD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Translation Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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