Overview

The Translation and Interpretation course at Nanyang Technological University is specifically designed to offer intellectually stimulating, high-standard professional training, with an industry-relevant translation and interpreting curriculum centered on English and Chinese. The goal is to prepare our graduates to take a leading role in providing highly professional services in both public and private sectors and to promote excellent professional translation and interpreting standards in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

Singapore is uniquely situated in Southeast Asia, linking East and West and bridging the Global North and Global South. The programme is benchmarked against the best translation programmes in the world, and is structured with a strong academic emphasis capitalising on Singapore’s acknowledged expertise in bilingual teaching and research.

Career Prospects

Translators, interpreters, writers, copywriters, journalists, civic service officers, freelancers, cultural advisors, or positions in inter-government/organisations, and any industries which require the frequent use of English and Chinese.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation Technology

Audiovisual Translation

Localisation and Translation Project Management

Literary Translation, Creative Writing and Story Editing

Methods of Healthcare Interaction & Translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting

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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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Original University Degree Scroll (Scanned)

Original University Transcripts (Scanned)

A copy of official English translation must also be submitted

Identification Documents

Two Reference Letters

Curriculum Vitae (briefly describing your job title, responsibilities and accomplishments)

Personal Statement (in less than 1000 words)

Other Relevant Documents (if any)

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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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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