Program Overview
The Translation Studies at Hamad bin Khalifa University 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 Translation Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Qatar 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
- Tuition: EUR 18,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Ar Rayyan, Qatar
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Translation Studies 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
- Introduction to Translation Studies
- Introduction & Advanced Research Methods
- Pragmatic Translation
- Arabic Stylistics for Translators
- Commercial Translation
- Media Translation
- Literary Translation
- Translation Technologies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All of the following requirements are due by the application deadline (May 1, 2016), and are to be uploaded to the online application. Please make sure that you upload clear, scanned copies of these documents. Photos taken of documents will not be accepted.
All applicants must be advised that while scanned copies of these required documents will be accepted during the application process, they are regarded as unofficial. All admitted students are required to submit notarized and official copies of all required documents upon enrollment.
Online Application: Submit a completed online application form
Application: A completed online application form
Academic Transcripts: Applicants must upload copies of their official academic transcript for all four years of their undergraduate studies, as well as any other subsequent studies to the online application. Transcripts in languages other than English or Arabic must be accompanied with an official translation.
Standardized Test Results: Official copies of standardized test results must be sent directly to the admissions office. Please refer to the institutional codes below:
TOEFL: 3565
Applicants are required to take the IELTS or TOEFL exam in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. The IELTS or TOEFL score must be no more than two years old. This requirement will not be waived under any circumstances. An English-language related major will not exempt applicants from this requirement, neither will holding any specific passport.
Admissions Essay: The online application contains two questions to which applicants must respond to in essay format. Admissions essays are an important part of the application, so it is to the advantage of the applicant to dedicate the time necessary to write and proofread a detailed and coherent text. Applicants should submit a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae as part of the online application.
Updated CV: Applicants should submit a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae as part of the online application.
Identification Document: Applicants should submit an electronic copy of their passport as part of the online application. The passport copy should be clear and legible and should contain all the personal information including the full name, nationality, passport number, and photo of the applicant.
Application fee: The fee is non-refundable QR 250 (or USD 65) and is payable by card only.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hamad bin Khalifa University 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 Hamad bin Khalifa University
Hamad bin Khalifa University
Doha, Qatar
Hamad Bin Khalifa University is a public university located within Education City in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The university, a member of Qatar Foundation, was founded in 2010. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months