Overview

Distinguished literary translators must be lifelong students of literature and have superior writing skills in English. They must also understand the business of translation.

The minimum degree requirement for admission to the program is a bachelor’s degree. Applicants should have significant preparation in one or more literary and linguistic traditions.

Key facts

The Literary Translation program of University of Rochester has three components:

Core

Electives

Annotated thesis translation

The core introduces you to the theories and problems of literary translation, giving you the framework to work on a series of translations independently and in consultation with your advisor. You also take a writing workshop to hone your writing skills not only as a literal translator but as a translator of literature.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Translation

Writing and Translation Workshop

Studies in International Literature

Literary Studies

Literacy
Foreign Languages

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Literature Translation & Interpreting View 356 other Masters in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Completed the online application

Official transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

Personal statement describing: Career and educational goals, Prior experience with literary studies, creative writing, translation, and languages other than English, Proficiency in a second foreign language and literary tradition

Translation sample (approximately 20 pages of fiction or drama, 200 lines of poetry) and copies of corresponding pages from source text
There is a $60 application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year
Out-of-State

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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

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