The programme is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform translation work across various settings and contexts. The primary objective is to instill a sense of confidence and competence in students, enabling them to do translation work at a level that closely mirrors professional standards. This will be achieved through practical exercises that simulate real-world translation scenarios, including assessing translation works done by artificial intelligence. Students are encouraged to apply the linguistic and cultural concepts they have learned throughout the programme to practical tasks, including the final Translation Project module.
 
In addition to providing students with practical training, the programme also lays a solid foundation for further academic pursuits. It prepares students for higher qualifications by providing them with a comprehensive understanding of translation theories and methodologies.
 

The programme contains the following ten modules to satisfy the four Programme Learning Outcomes (PILOs):

		Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Modules		1	2	3	4
1	Theory and Practice of Translation		x	x	x
2	Contrastive Studies and Linguistics		x	x	x
3	English-Chinese Translation			x	x
4	Chinese-English Translation			x	x
5	Media Translation	x		x	x
6	Commercial and Financial Translation	x		x	x
7	Legal Translation	x		x	x
8	Literary Translation	x	x	x	x
9	Culture and Translation		x	x	x
10	Translation Project	x		x	x

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. Translate texts from English to Chinese and from Chinese to English, by applying translation knowledge and skills in specific contexts, including commercial and financial, legal, media, technical and literary;
2. Discriminate between good and bad translations;
3. Apply translation knowledge and skills when analyzing texts and turning them into another language creatively; and
4. Exercise appropriate judgment in completing complex translation projects with close to professional competence. 

 

1. Theory and Practice of Translation

2. Contrastive Studies and Linguistics

3. English-Chinese Translation

4. Chinese-English Translation

5. Media Translation

Exemption from modules 1-5 will be given to those who pass a 3-hour competency test. Students with advanced standing will start from Module 6: 6. Commercial and Financial Translation

7. Legal Translation

8. Literary Translation

9. Culture and Translation

10. Translation Project

Assessment is based on coursework and in-class tests. Students must pass all course assessment components, including written translation assignments, essays and tests, of the respective modules.

On successful completion of the programme and meeting the attendance requirement of at least 80% attendance for the overall programme, students will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Translation within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Application Code	2170-TL001A	-

Days / Time

• Mon, Thu, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Venue

• HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• 1. Application fee: HK$150
  
  2. Course fees
  - Modules 6-10: HK$23,500
  
  (Fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred.)

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall

1. hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university; and
2. pass a one-hour language competency test*.

*Applicants who pass a 3-hour competency test will be given advanced standing and start the programme from Module 6.

 

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Postgraduate Diploma in Translation 翻譯深造文憑
COURSE CODE 38G148615	FEES $23,500	ENQUIRY 3762-0830

Continuing Education Fund

 

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Postgraduate Diploma in Translation This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method

Application Procedures

• NEW applicants:

Complete and submit the special application form by post or in person on or before the application deadline stated above at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres together with:

1. Copies of your HKID card and certificate(s) proving your highest education qualification(s), and
2. An application fee of HK$150 (In person: by cash, VISA, MasterCard, EPS; by post: cheque, payable to “HKU SPACE”) (Application fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.)
3. If submission by mail, please post the application form with 1. and 2. to the below address:

Attn: Nicole Wong

11/F Fortress Tower,

250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong.

 

• Graduates of Postgraduate Certificate in Translation:

Complete and send the special application form with your certificate copy of Postgraduate Certificate in Translation to Programme Team at n.wong@hkuspace.hku.hk on or before the application deadline stated above (Application fee and entrance test are waived)