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Expected Duration
1 year
Fees
To be updated
Expected Programme Start Date
To be updated
Application Deadline
Round 1:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 02, 2026Round 2:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 30, 2026
12:00 noon (GMT +8), February 02, 2026Round 2:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 30, 2026
Description
Full Time (one year, with classes on weekdays and weekends)
Expected Duration
Fees
To be updated
Expected Programme Start Date
To be updated
Application Deadline
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Overview
The Master of Arts in the field of Translation (MAT) Programme aims to equip students for such careers as translators, interpreters, copywriters, editors, language teachers and academic researchers, with an emphasis on the translation and interpreting markets and Hong Kong’s unique academic conventions which integrate insights from Chinese and Western research. The Translation courses offer both practical and academic training, teaching commercial, legal, media, and public administration translation techniques, as well as the cultural, linguistic and general theoretical aspects of translation. The Interpreting courses focus on skills of conference and legal interpreting, which are essential in both private and public sectors.
The programme includes a capstone experience which provides an opportunity for students to put into practice what they have learned from the various courses of the programme by undertaking a Translation or an Interpreting project under the individual supervision of a teacher. In Hong Kong, our programme is the ONLY one which offers ALSO the Interpreting capstone project for students to choose as their graduation project.
The programme includes a capstone experience which provides an opportunity for students to put into practice what they have learned from the various courses of the programme by undertaking a Translation or an Interpreting project under the individual supervision of a teacher. In Hong Kong, our programme is the ONLY one which offers ALSO the Interpreting capstone project for students to choose as their graduation project.
Medium of Instruction
English, Cantonese and/or Putonghua
Entrance Requirements
1. A good Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, or equivalent qualifications.
2. Candidates with an equivalent professional qualification may be considered.
3. Candidates may be invited to take a qualifying examination or attend an interview.
2. Candidates with an equivalent professional qualification may be considered.
3. Candidates may be invited to take a qualifying examination or attend an interview.
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Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of the flagship faculties of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and is an internationally renowned and leading humanities faculty. It is ranked 2nd in Asia and 14th in the world for Arts and Humanities in the U.S. News & World Report – 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings. It is also ranked 1st in Asia and 18th in the world in Arts and Humanities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, and 4th in Asia and 1st in Hong Kong in Arts and Humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 places the Linguistics (9th), History of Art (12th), English Language and Literature (17th), and Modern Languages (17th) subjects among the top 20 worldwide. The Faculty of Arts’ presence amongst the best institutions in the world is evidence of its exceptional record in teaching and research.
The Faculty strives to attract and nurture outstanding scholars and students from around the world through excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research, and knowledge exchange. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission to produce graduates with highly developed analytical, linguistic, critical and creative skills, for leadership and success in their professional and life endeavours.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong learning needs of the community. Information on our top-quality taught postgraduate programmes are available in the programme websites.
The Faculty strives to attract and nurture outstanding scholars and students from around the world through excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research, and knowledge exchange. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission to produce graduates with highly developed analytical, linguistic, critical and creative skills, for leadership and success in their professional and life endeavours.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong learning needs of the community. Information on our top-quality taught postgraduate programmes are available in the programme websites.
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Contacts
If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:
3917 7291
