HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY · HONG KONG
Master of Arts in Translation and Bilingual Communication
Master's · Taught in en · UCAS JS2020
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
—
IELTS
—
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- 1-year full-time or 2-year part-timeProgram Duration
- 3 Streams: Practical, Interpreting, TechnologySpecializations
- 27 units total credit requirementCoursework
- Available to applicants with no Chinese knowledgeLanguage Flexibility
The Master of Arts in Translation and Bilingual Communication is a postgraduate program offered by the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University. It is available as a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program and is designed for practitioners, aspiring interpreters, and those interested in translation studies. The program aims to provide advanced training in translation and bilingual communication, catering to different needs through three specialized streams: Practical, Interpreting, and Technology. It seeks to enhance students' analytical, linguistic, and professional skills, deepen their understanding of the relationship between translation theory and practice, and equip them with the competencies needed to navigate the complexities of bilingual communication in a global context.
Curriculum
The curriculum is structured around three streams, each requiring a total of 27 units. Students must complete common core courses, required courses, and elective courses. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation.
- Year 1 (Full-time) / Years 1-2 (Part-time)
- Research MethodologyTRA 7040
- Translation Technology ITRA 7520
- Methods and Strategies of TranslationTRA 7070
- Bilingual Communication: Style, Rhetoric and DeliveryTRA 7080
- Bilingual Presentation: Adaptation and RewritingTRA 7090
- Master Classes in TranslationTRA 7110
- Simultaneous InterpretingTRA 7190
- Conference InterpretingTRA 7200
- Advanced Consecutive InterpretingTRA 7210
- Consecutive InterpretingTRA 7220
- Western Translation TheoryTRA 7010
- Chinese Discourse on TranslationTRA 7020
- Essential Reading in Translation StudiesTRA 7030
- Translation Seminars ITRA 7050
- Translation Seminars IITRA 7060
- Bilingual Writing for Creative IndustriesTRA 7100
- Dissertation/ProjectTRA 7121
- Dissertation/ProjectTRA 7122
- Gender Issues in TranslationTRA 7130
- Corpus-based Approaches to TranslationTRA 7140
- Introduction to InterpretingTRA 7170
- Advanced English for TranslatorsTRA 7180
- Legal TranslationTRA 7530
- LocalizationTRA 7550
- Audiovisual TranslationTRA 7580
- Digital PublishingTRA 7590
- Translation and the WebTRA 7600
- Business InterpretingTRA 7620
- Translation in Response to CrisesTRA 7630
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the Master of Arts in Translation and Bilingual Communication program?
- The program can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
- What are the specializations offered within this Master's program?
- The program offers three specialized streams: Practical, Interpreting, and Technology.
- What are the tuition fees for this program?
- Specific tuition fee amounts for this MA program were not provided in the available documents.
- What are the living costs for students in Hong Kong?
- Living costs for students were not specified in the provided program information.
- What are the entry requirements for this program?
- Specific academic qualifications are not detailed, but the program is for postgraduate study and targets professionals, interpreters, and researchers, implying a relevant undergraduate background or equivalent experience is expected.
- How can I apply for this program as an international student?
- Detailed information on the specific application process for international students is not provided in the available materials.
0
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees for this program were not specified in the provided documents.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees for this program were not specified in the provided documents.
LivingLiving costs were not specified in the provided documents.
The provided documents for fees only contain links to postgraduate tuition fees but do not list specific amounts or details for this MA program.
Scholarships
HKBU Admission Scholarship Scheme for Outstanding Local Studentsone-off HK$44,500 (Full Award); HK$22,250 (Half Award); HK$15,000 or HK$30,000 for subject awards
HKBU Admission Scholarship Scheme for Outstanding Local Senior Year Entrantsone-off HK$44,500
Multi-faceted Excellence ScholarshipHK$44,500 per year
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s ScholarshipNot specified
Centaline Charity Fund ScholarshipNo fixed amount
Hall Scholarship for Outstanding Freshmen1-year hall residence fee
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of the Master of Arts in Translation and Bilingual Communication program?
+
The program can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
What are the specializations offered within this Master's program?
+
The program offers three specialized streams: Practical, Interpreting, and Technology.
What are the tuition fees for this program?
+
Specific tuition fee amounts for this MA program were not provided in the available documents.
What are the living costs for students in Hong Kong?
+
Living costs for students were not specified in the provided program information.
What are the entry requirements for this program?
+
Specific academic qualifications are not detailed, but the program is for postgraduate study and targets professionals, interpreters, and researchers, implying a relevant undergraduate background or equivalent experience is expected.
How can I apply for this program as an international student?
+
Detailed information on the specific application process for international students is not provided in the available materials.