MA in Translation and Bilingual Communication

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent professional qualification. Applicants for the Interpreting or Practical Stream should be able to communicate in English at an advanced level, and provide evidence of competence in English such as possessing one or more qualifications AND be able to communicate in Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) at an advanced level, and provide evidence of competence in Chinese such as possessing one or more qualifications. Applicants for the Technology Stream should be able to communicate in English at an advanced level, and provide evidence of competence in English such as possessing one or more qualifications AND be able to communicate in a language besides English at an advanced level, and provide evidence of competence in that language such as a BA degree with the language either as a major component or as the medium of instruction, or equivalent qualification. If the non-English language is Chinese then the qualifications required will be the same as that of Interpreting or Practical Stream. The following documents must be submitted for assessment upon application: a copy of the original academic transcript of the first degree received by the applicant; AND two letters from referees of good standing in the community who are familiar with the applicant’s academic performance and/or professional work; AND two 300-word self-statements, one in English and one in Chinese, outlining the applicant’s academic interests and objectives. (Applicants for the Technology Stream is not required to provide the self-statement in Chinese.).