Translation

The Division’s PhD programme is research-oriented and aims at training students in critical thinking to conduct independent research in translation studies. Thesis supervisors are assigned in accordance with individual students’ research topics.

Students are required to complete “Research Seminar in Translation I”, “Research Seminar in Translation II” and “Thesis Supervision”. They will meet regularly with their supervisor(s) for discussions on their research topic. They must pass a qualifying examination, complete a dissertation and go through an oral examination. The Division may also require students to take additional courses if necessary. Students must pass the qualifying examination within the maximum period stipulated below (calculated from the date of admission) before they can be promoted to PhD candidature. After passing the qualifying examination, candidates will proceed to complete their theses.

• Research Seminar in Translation I
• Research Seminar in Translation II
• Thesis Supervision

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Master's degree in Translation or in a related field.
• In the latter case the Division may require the student to complete preliminary coursework at graduate level.
• Applicants are required to submit a 5-page research proposal on or before the application deadline and attend an interview.
• Official transcripts of all tertiary level studies
• Confidential recommendations from two referees respectively
• The application fee for admission to one postgraduate programme is HK$300
• Copies of identity card or passport; 
• Submit one of the following original score reports/certificates for assessment by the programmes concerned:
• TOEFL (normally not lower than 550 Paper-based; 213 computer-based; and 79 internet-based);
• IELTS (Academic) (normally not lower than Band 6.5);
• GMAT (Verbal, normally not lower than 21);

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Scholarships

• HK$15,000/month for non-HKPFS awardees
• HK$20,000/month for HKPFS awardee
• Conference/Travel Grants