Program Overview
The Translation and Interpreting Studies at Wake Forest University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 and Interpreting Studies 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Winston-Salem, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Translation and Interpreting 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
- Applied Interpreting Studies
- Applied Translation Studies
- Discourse Organization and Interpreting
- Contrastive Spanish/English Grammar and Stylistics (language specific)
- Spanish Translation (language specific)
- Spanish-English Interpreting (language specific)
- Sociolinguistics and Dialectology
- Localization and Terminology
- Internship
- Applied Research Project
- U.S. Heritage Speakers and Bilingualism
- Special Topics: Medical-Scientific Translation
- Special Topics: Audiovisual Translation
- Special Topics: Legal Translation
- Language Use and Technology
- Language and Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent
- GRE scores
- Three letters of recommendation (at least two academic and one from a current employer, if applicable)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores from students who have not received an college degree from a U.S. institution
- Statement of interest and/or relevance of the program for professional development
- International students must present certified translated copies of their transcripts in English
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, United States
Wake Forest University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-13
- Language English
- Duration 12 months