Admission Requirements
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The Master Program in Translation Studies is open to students who hold an honours undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited post- secondary institution, with a minimum grade point average of B in the final two years of study.
Applicants must be proficient in English and have a working knowledge of another language.
Other requirements:
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resumé or CV
- Statement of interest of approximately 500-600 words, including the information on academic background and achievements, any work experience, interest in the program, competences already acquired and relevant to the program, and research goals to be achieved in the program; holders of a degree in a field other than translation are asked to explain how their specialization relates to Translation Studies
- Oral exam - only applicants who satisfactorily meet all the above admission criteria will be invited to take the oral exam with the admissions committee. The exam will be conducted in English and will take the form of a structured interview.
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Oct 8, 2025–Mar 15, 2026
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