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Master of Arts Translation Studies at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Translation Studies develops research capability in fields of translation and offers advanced training in areas such as terminology, computerized translation and translation teaching. It can be taken full-time or part-time, and most seminars are bilingual.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: School of Translation and Interpretation  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory: TRA 5902 Translation Theory, TRA 6902 Discourse and Translation, TRA 6911 Research Methods in Translation Studies. Thesis option adds 9 elective units and a thesis; research paper option adds 12 elective units and a 6-unit research paper (commented translation, commented terminology file or major research paper).

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have an honours BA in Translation, or an equivalent. Applicants who do not have an honours degree in Translation may in suitable cases be recommended by the STI for admission to a qualifying program. Such applicants are usually honours graduates in another subject field. For the Chinese option, the first year of a Masters in Translation and Interpretation or an MA in Translation Studies completed in China or abroad may serve as an equivalent. Note: Honours BA implies four years of university studies. Admission Procedure Applications for admission are reviewed by the Graduate Studies Committee of the School of Translation and Interpretation, and must also meet the general re

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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