Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme

The PhD is a 4-year Programme, comprising the following:

• A minimum of 22 units of coursework, including:

• • The University’s Mandatory Common Core Programme (“MCCP”) (3 units)
  • Mandatory course on research methods (3 units)
  • Research Seminars (4 units)
  • Four courses related to the student’s chosen field (12 units)

One of these four courses is compulsory for all new TIIS RPg students:

TRA 7510 Required Readings in Translation Studies

• An overseas attachment of between 1 and 6 months at another institution, or an agreed equivalent (e.g. industry placement in the case of Translation Technology-related projects.)

• A qualifying examination at the end of the first 18 months of study, involving a written paper on readings covered, a research prospectus, plus seminar presentation of research progress to date.

• A candidature confirmation after 30 months of study, involving the presentation of two draft chapters of the candidate’s thesis, and a seminar presentation.

• Final presentation of a final thesis of not more than 60,000 words.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme

The MPhil is a 2-year Programme, comprising the following:

• A minimum of 12 units of coursework, including:

• • The University’s Mandatory Common Core Programme (“MCCP”) (3 units)
  • Three courses related to the student’s chosen field (9 units)

One of these three courses is compulsory for all new TIIS RPg students:

TRA 7510 Required Readings in Translation Studies

• A candidature confirmation after 12 months of study, involving the submission of a research prospectus, and a seminar presentation.

• Final presentation of a final thesis of not more than 60,000 words.