Program Vision:
A pioneering and sustainable MA program in Translation Studies that fosters academic excellence, cutting edge research, robust job prospects, interlingual and intercultural communication and civic engagement.
Program Mission:
The mission of Master of Arts in Translation program is to prepare postgraduates, researchers, scholars, and academics well versed for careers in translation through a rigorous curriculum, critical thinking, research, and community engagement.
Program Goals:
1. To provide students with the opportunity to develop a sophisticated grasp and a critical awareness of modern translation modelling and practice.
2. To equip students with a thorough knowledge of translation-related disciplines, enhancing their conceptual, analytic, and research competencies in translation teaching, research, and practice.
3. To train students to use electronic tools and software packages available to professional translators.
4. To help students engage in translation projects undertaken for the realization of the KSA 2030 vision in terms of intercultural communication within the framework of national identity and Islamic civilization.
5. To encourage students to develop patterns of ethically correct professional behavior combined with leadership skills to face the needs and expectations of translation/interpreting employers and commissioners.
6. To actively engage with local and international communities to address their translation needs and foster cultural mediation.
Student Admission and Support
University Enrolment Requirements:
1. Saudi nationality or beneficiary of an official scholarship on an exchange program for non- Saudis.
2. Holder of a university degree (Saudi or other recognized university).
3. Commendable ethical behavior and medically fit.
4. Two letters of recommendation delivered by the applicant’s former instructors.
5. Employer’s permission if applicable.
6. Paying the Program Fees. Yearly updated fees are available on university website.
▪ For more details about the required fees, please click on the following link.
NB: The student is not authorized to simultaneously enroll in two programs.
Department of English Enrolment Requirements:
(Translation Studies Track or Interpreting Track)
a) BA in English language and literature in the following tracks (no less than BA with honors):
▪ English language
▪ English literature
▪ English language and literature
▪ English language and linguistics
▪ English language and translation
b) The applicant completed the following BA courses:
▪ Introduction to translation
▪ At least two courses in written translation
▪ At least one course in interpreting (for applicants to the interpreting track)
▪ At least two courses in Arabic language
c) At least 80 points in the general test designed for assessing the competencies of applicants to admission to university.
d) Minimum IELT score equal to (6.5) or its TOEFL equivalent (especially in writing and reading skills)
e) Pass in the Program Admission Test and in the admission interview
f) Selection of the best candidates having prior experience and training record in case of equal applicant scores or excess in number of applicants to the program.
MA Program in Translation Studies Handbook [pdf]
Three Semester Curriculum Plan [
MA in Translation study plan.pdf] and Program Specification [MA in Translation Program Specification (improved plan) (2024).pdf]
MA Translation Program Research Plan 1445AH [MA (Translation) Program_Research_Plan_1445.pdf.pdf]
The regulations governing the process of registering a scientific thesis (link).
Policies and procedures for approving research projects and plans for scientific supervision improvement (link)
A Guide for postgraduate students at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University 1442 (link).
Student E-services (link)
▪ For more details about using the e-system services, please click on the following (link).
▪ For details about using Olia Platform, please click on the following (link).
