Admission @Universiti Sains Malaysia

MA (Interpretation) -
School of Languages, Literacies & Translation


OVERVIEW

The Master of Arts (Interpretation) aims to equip graduate students with the skills necessary for performing interpretation. The programme aims at providing proficient bilinguals with the linguistic, technical and professional skills to work as interpreters. The programme also includes investigation of the nature of the process of interpretation and the promotion of awareness of issues relating to the profession and to the training of interpreters.
The Doctoral programme (Interpretation) allows students to develop thorough knowledge of a specific area related to interpretation and translation. The focus of the programme is to equip students with important skills for conducting research studies in the field of interpretation. The programme also helps students to build up and establish a good understanding of the theories and applications in relation to Spontaneous Interpretational and Consecutive Interpretation.

Research Thrust Areas:

Interpretation

  • Spontaneous Interpretation and Consecutive Interpretation
  • Malay Language and English Language
  • Linguistic Theory
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Discourse Analysis
  • English Language Skills
  • Syllabus Design and Materials Development
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • History and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Terminology
  • Lexicography and Lexicology
  • Stylistics, Reading and Text Interpretation
  • English Language Studies
  • Literature
  • Literacy Studies and Practices

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Languages, Literacies and Translations

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

  • A good Bachelor's degree (CGPA ≥ 3.00/4) in related areas.
  • Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
  • Applicants with CGPA less than 3.0/4 (CGPA ≥ 2.75/4), who have related work experience and publications may be considered.

International candidates are required to undergo interview conducted by the school.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • A minimum score of 60 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
  • A minimum of Band 6 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
  • A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
  • A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 4 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Exemption can be given if:

  • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
  • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is Englis

**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

DURATION
  • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
  • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
FEES
Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,088.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 963.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : +604 653 2606
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division
Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328
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