برنامج دكتوراه الفلسفة في دراسات الترجمة
Doctor of Philosophy in Translation Studies
Mission
To equip graduates with a solid foundation of the theoretical and practical aspects of translation studies, geared research skills and cutting-edge technological tools to professionally participate in translation community services.
Program Goals
1. To provide students with the opportunity to develop a full command of modern
translation theories and models along with their applicability potential.
2. To equip students with an academically accurate interdisciplinary background enhancing their conceptual, analytic, and research competencies in translation teaching, research, and practice.
3. To train students to use cutting-edge electronic tools and software packages available to professional translators and translation researchers
4. To engage students in national 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 provide students with up-to-date knowledge of research paradigms in translation studies to help them progress to autonomous study in the phase of proposal design and dissertation writing.
6. Foster the development of ethically correct professional behavior among students, equipping them with essential teaching, consultancy, and leadership skills.
The Organizational Structure of Translation Department:
Student Admission and Support
University Enrolment Requirements
1. Saudi nationality or an official grant on an exchange program if not a Saudi
2. A university degree obtained from a Saudi or other recognized university
3. Good behavior and medical fitness
4. Two letters of recommendation delivered by the candidate's former instructors
5. Employer's permission if applicable
6. Paying the Program Fees. Yearly updated fees are available on university website (click the link below)
NB: The candidate is not authorized to concurrently enroll in two programs.
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Department of English Enrolment Requirements
1. Holding a BA and MA degrees in one of the following majors with a minimum GPA of (3.75 out of 5.00).
a. BA/MA in English Language
b. BA/MA in English Literature.
c. BA/MA in English Language and Literature d. BA/MA in English Language and Linguistics
e. BA/MA in English Language and Translation
2. At least 80 points in the Post-Graduate General Aptitude Test (Qiyas)
3. A minimum IELTS academic score equal to (7) or its TOEFL equivalent (especially in writing and reading skills)
4. A model of a student's research production, which can be either a paper presented to the MA courses or the MA thesis
5. A statement letter (written in English) on the purpose of the study
6. Passing the program admission test and admission interview
7. Selecting the best candidates having prior experience and training record in case of equal candidates' scores or excess in the number of applicants to the program
8. C.V.
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