Overview
The MS in Translation program from New York University prepares you for one of the fastest-growing professions today. The program emphasizes applied translation and the development of textual, cultural, and technical competencies in communication across languages. This graduate degree can be completed in full- or part-time study.
The Program
- Courses in this category provide students with a foundation in the theory and practice of translation and terminology management, along with an introduction to contrastive stylistics.
- Students build their subject matter knowledge through courses in comparative law or economics, while gaining an overview of the translation profession and its major specializations.
- Students develop translation expertise with required courses in localization and legal, financial, commercial, or technical translation. Electives include editing for translators, literary translation, interpreting, and translation for new media.
- Students pursue a substantial translation or localization project, research paper, or a combination of the two.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theory and Practice of Translation
- Theory & Practice of Terminology
- Contrastive Stylistics: Chinese/English
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting Linguistics View 16 other Masters in Linguistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Standardized Test Information – GMAT or GRE (and TOEFL if required);
- Transcripts & Degrees;
- Professional Information;
- Essays;
- EQ endorsements must be submitted online;
- International Student Supplement.
Tuition Fee
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International
24816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12408 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
24816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12408 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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