Master of Arts in Translation Studies

The MA in Translation Studies (MATS), delivered by the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) is designed to train highly skilled translators in the areas of business and commerce, science and technology, literary translation, legal and medical translation, and translation of media texts, as well as translation for international organizations.

The acquisition of practical translation competence is complemented by advanced training in the use of translation technology and work placement experience. A theoretical component encourages sophisticated intellectual inquiry, thus equipping students with a sound foundation for professional work and doctoral study in the field of translation studies.

In May 2020, validation for the MATS program was officially renewed by the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting (FTI) of the University of Geneva.

Graduates of the program are equipped to:

Work as in-house translators in various sectors, including media, industry, tourism, advertising, insurance, banking, and public administration, as well as for international organizations (e.g. United Nations agencies).
Specialize as editors, revisers, terminologists, or translation project managers.
Start their own businesses or take a competitive examination to become sworn (certified) translators working for the courts of justice in Qatar.
Pursue careers in translation or opt for advanced research at the PhD level.

Structure:

Students are taught by CHSS faculty, who are leading scholars and researchers in their fields, and by distinguished visiting professors and experts working in the field of translation.
Students are introduced to professional experience through an internship at TII’s Translation and Training Center or with external partners, such as companies or ministries. Further insights are provided by professional translators’ contribution to practical courses.
The program is benchmarked against the highest international standards.

Curriculum:

A two-year full-time program, or a three-year part-time program that requires 39 credits with eight required courses, three electives, an internship, and a thesis.
All courses are conducted face-to-face and are classroom-based. They are taught in English and take place on campus at HBKU.

List of Courses:

Total of 39 credits hours

Seven core courses (21 credits)

Code	Course
Code: TR 611	Course: Introduction to Translation Studies
Code: TR 612	Course: Pragmatic Translation
Code: TR 613	Course: Arabic Stylistics for Translators
Code: TSD 621	Course: Current Trends in Translation Studies
Code: TSD 623	Course: Specialized Translation
Code: TSD 624	Course: Translation Technologies
Code: TSD 645	Course: Research Methods in Translation Studies

Three elective courses (9 credits)

Code	Course
Code: AVT 636	Course: Intersensory Translation for Access
Code: DHS 656	Course: Introduction to Human Language Technologies
Code: WSD 656	Course: Family & Kinship in the Middle East
Code: WSD 653	Course: Gender and Digital Cultures
Code: AVT 624	Course: Subtitling
Code: DHS 658	Course: Digital Resources in the Humanities
Code: DHS 660	Course: Digital Disinformation and Propaganda in the Middle East and North Africa
Code: WSD 652	Course: Women, Law and Citizenship
Code: WSD 657	Course: Women, Media and Communication
Code: WSD 658	Course: Special Topics in Women Studies
Code: WSD 662	Course: Women and Gender in the Literature and Cinema of the Middle East and North Africa
Code: TSD 624	Course: Translation Technologies

Internship (3 credits)

Code Course

Code: TSD 691 Course: Internship or Independent Research Project
Thesis (6 credits)

Code Course

Code: TSD 695 Course: Master's Thesis Hours
Non-Course Requirements

Code Course

Code: 699 Course: Thesis Defense