Overview

Translation Studies from University of Macau aims to foster a new generation of translators and interpreters with a professional outlook, linguistic and cultural competence, as well as the skills necessary to meet the challenges of both the local and international markets in the years to come. It also aims to provide a comprehensive and in-depth study of the multifaceted issues in translation and interpreting.

Careers

Our graduates and alumni are engaged in a wide range of careers, working as Professional translators and interpreters, Chinese, English or Portuguese language teachers, specialists in translation studies, writers, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translating Cultures

Translating for the Media

Translation and Comparative Literature

Translation of Legal Texts

Translation of Texts in Popular Culture

Translation of Texts in the Arts

Translating Texts in Social Sciences

Translation Criticism and Assessment

Translation Project

Translation Pedagogy

Translation for Administration and Commerce

Audio-visual Translation

Theories and Practice of Interpreting

Consecutive Interpreting

Simultaneous Interpreting

Conference Interpreting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macao, Macao (SAR)

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with an overall result of Grade B- (73% minimum), in Translation, Portuguese Studies, English Studies or other subjects.

Applicants may be required to take a proficiency test of language and translation and attend an admission interview. Non-local applicants may be interviewed online.

Applicants should have achieved the equivalent of an overall result of Grade C+ or better in the Bachelor’s degree studies.The equivalent means 2.3 on the 4.0 GPA scale, 14 on the 20-point scale or 70 out of 100.

Proof of English Proficiency - Obtained a Level 6 of the College English Test (CET) score of 430 or; Obtained a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based examination)/ 80 (Internet-based examination) or; An IELTS overall score of 6.0 or above with no sub-score lower than 5.5 or; Passed the Level 4 or Level 8 of the Test for English Majors (TEM).

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

87000 MOP / year

≈ 87000 MOP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

48900 MOP / year

≈ 48900 MOP / year

Living costs

Macau

Macao (SAR)

7725 - 11167 MOP / 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Living costs

Macau

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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