Program Overview
The Literary Translation at University of Rochester is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Literary Translation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literary Translation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Studies in Translation
- Independent project and translation portofolio
- Writing and Translation Workshop
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelors degree or higher in related field
- An online application
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement, describing career and educational goals, prior experience with literary studies, creative writing, translation, and languages other than English; the admissions committee will be looking for signs of acceptable proficiency in a second foreign language and literary tradition
- Translation sample (approximately 20 pages of fiction or drama, 200 lines of poetry) and copies of corresponding pages from source text
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 49,260 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Rochester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Rochester
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Rochester, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months