The programme provides systematic training in translation for those who have a degree in any discipline other than translation.
 

Good language skills, particularly English and Chinese, have become increasingly important in this age of communication, in business and daily life. Learning translation can help students to improve proficiency in both languages, and become effecive communicators.

The programme consists of ten modules and is now recruiting students for modules 6-10 (in bold type):

Students can take modules 1-5 and exit the programme with the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Translation.  They can also continue to study modules 6-10 and, upon successful completion of all 10 modules, get the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Translation.  Exemption from modules 1-5 can be given to those who pass a 3-hour competency test (see Entry Requirements).

1. Theory and Practice of Translation

2. Contrastive Studies and Linguistics

3. English-Chinese Translation

4. Chinese-English Translation

5. Media Translation

6. Commercial and Financial Translation

7. Legal Translation

8. Literary Translation

9. Culture and Translation

10. Translation Project

Assessment is based on coursework, examination, and project.

Application Code	2170-TL001A	-

Days / Time

• Mon, Thu, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Venue

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

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall

1. (a) hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline other than translation awarded by a recognized institute; or

  (b) hold the membership of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL),

and

   2.   (a) have to pass a 1-hour competency test (this group of students will start their study from Module 1); or

  (b) have to pass a 3-hour competency test (this group of students will start their study from Module 6).

Applicants who cannot pass the 3-hour competency test may be considered for entry to the programme by starting their study from Module 1. 

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.)

• 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: Gideon Ip

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 gideon.ip@hkuspace.hku.hk on or before the application deadline stated above (Application fee and entrance test are waived)