Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation Program By Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (MTI) Programme is the first-of-its-kind, as well as the most historic, postgraduate degree programme focusing in English and Chinese in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The curriculum also distinguishes itself by including an overseas immersion programme, which allows students to go to a Chinese or English speaking country to receive intensive translation and interpreting training from seasoned diplomatic interpreters and field experts who are engaged in high-profile international conferences and world summits such as UNESCO, the United Nations, the Olympic Games etc. We aim to provide a comprehensive and all-rounded education to enable our students and social stakeholders to be a force of positive change, making our society, community and world more inclusive, caring and sustainable through the medium of linguistic and cultural translation. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (MTI) Programme is the first-of-its-kind, as well as the most historic, postgraduate degree programme focusing in English and Chinese in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The curriculum also distinguishes itself by including an overseas immersion programme, which allows students to go to a Chinese or English speaking country to receive intensive translation and interpreting training from seasoned diplomatic interpreters and field experts who are engaged in high-profile international conferences and world summits such as UNESCO, the United Nations, the Olympic Games etc. We aim to provide a comprehensive and all-rounded education to enable our students and social stakeholders to be a force of positive change, making our society, community and world more inclusive, caring and sustainable through the medium of linguistic and cultural translation. 

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

90+
6.5+
Admission to the MTI Programme will be based on a candidate’s prior academic record, language proficiency, and professional experience.
1 Year
Jan
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

38,913 SGD
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International Students

38,913 SGD
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