This 2-year program offers industry-focused training in community translation and interpreting as well as advanced training for in-demand translation and interpreting specialisations in health and legal.
You'll acquire essential applied skills in computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, post-editing for machine translation, digital terminology management, and bidule and relay interpreting. You'll also be prepared for advanced simultaneous interpreting for international business and conference settings.
Emphasis will be placed on the harnessing of digital technological trends in both translation and interpreting, thereby equipping graduates with the skills to work in an increasingly globalised and digitalised translation and interpreting market.
Extra Notes
To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a Graduate Certificate in Arts in Interpreting (or equivalent), or a Graduate Certificate in Arts in Translation (or equivalent), and proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English for the Chinese field of study, or proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English for the Japanese field of study You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.If required, you must have completed an aptitude test to the standard set by the Executive Dean. The aptitude test is not required for native speakers of the language of study (Chinese-Mandarin or Japanese) who reside in a country where the language is spoken (i.e. Mainland China, Taiwan or Japan). The aptitude test may be required for all other applicants, including domestic students. Further information about the aptitude test can be found on the School of Languages and Cultures website.
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* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.