Overview

This Translation for Professionals programme from University Sains Malaysia is suitable for graduates interested in a professional career in translation and for translators who need further specialised skills to enhance their professional expertise.

Quick Facts:

Besides theoretical knowledge, extensive translation and interpretation practice based on a variety of language combinations which are paired with English, such as English-Malay, English-Arabic, English-Chinese, English-Japanese, will be provided.
The course is tailored for proficient bilinguals who want to extend their knowledge and expertise for professional translation purposes. It gives emphasis to the training of professional translators who can help meet local as well as global demands for translation specialists.
This programme also provides an excellent platform for students to be conversant with Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools as part of their training.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches to Translation Practice

Culture, Society and Psychology in Translation

Research and Technology for Translation

Business of Translation

Translation Commentary

Interpreting: Informal Discourse

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

George Town, Malaysia

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area

CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; orCGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

Research experience for at least one year; or
Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
Grade B for major / elective courses; or
Grade B+ for final year project

CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
Grade B for major / elective courses; or
Grade B+ for final year project

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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

2800 USD / year

≈ 2800 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1366 USD / year

≈ 1366 USD / year

Additional Details

National (Full Time): 2900 MYR
National (Part Time): 2385 MYR

International (Part Time): 1,190 USD

Living costs

George Town

Malaysia

1755 - 2203 MYR / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

George Town

Funding

Scholarships Information

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