Doctor of Philosophy(Translation)
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- PhD. Studies
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme in translation offers opportunities for research in various areas of Translation Studies such as, Legal Translation, Translation Technologies, Quranic and Biblical Translation, and Theory and Translation Practice. A Ph.D. dissertation topic dealing with any of these areas or other aspects of translation is required to engage in theory-based research. The research conducted should lead to the submission of a PHD dissertation of good quality. The programme prepares postgraduates for the growing professional market in translation, international business, and government services.
Research Thrust Areas:
Translation
- Translation
- Theory and Translation Practice
- Evaluation of Various Types of Text
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
Admission Requirements
PhD
- A Master’s degree in related areas.
- A good Bachelor’s degree (CGPA ≥ 3.67/4) 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.
Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 550 in Paper- based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 213 in Computer-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Passed USM’s Intensive English Course Level III, or;
- Other English Language qualifications equivalent to the above.
- Results must be attached with the application form.
Duration
PhD
- Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
