Overview

Translation and Interpretation at Nanyang Technological University has specific objectives: to help students to develop the following capabilities:

A high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in both Chinese and English.
A comprehensive set of skills as well as professional attitudes and ethics for carrying out professional translation/interpretation work between English and Chinese.
A thorough understanding of theories, debates and research methods in translation and interpretation studies.
Competency in conducting research in translation and interpretation as well as expertise in research design and methodology.
Capabilities for tackling various issues in relation to registers and styles and rendering texts from a wide range of specialised fields, as well as adequate knowledge of relevant interdisciplinary concepts.
Awareness of technological changes and advances in translation/interpretation, as well as the know-how to use translation tools to facilitate translation production.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation Theories

English-Chinese Contrastive Analysis and Translation

Translation Technology

Audiovisual Translation

Research in Translation and Interpretation Studies

Cross-cultural Communication, Marketing, and Transcreation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution plus evidence of language proficiency in English and Chinese, such as:

A good pass in GCE ‘A’ Level General Paper, or equivalent;
A good pass in GCE ‘O’ Level CL1, or Higher Chinese, or equivalent;

A certificate of language proficiency in English or Chinese for international applicants whose first language is not English or Chinese
In addition to the above requirements, all short‐listed applicants must take a self‐monitored screening test, comprising two translation and two interpretation tasks in Chinese and English and submit their answers by the deadline given. The final selection of candidates will be determined based on the results of the screening test and the review of their application.

Tuition Fee

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International

38913 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38913 SGD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

38913 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38913 SGD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD /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

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Available Scholarships

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