This Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy in Translation Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University focuses on research topics in translation and intercultural studies, including history of translation, translation theory, applied translation studies, literary translation, power and translation, gender and translation, discourse analysis, drama translation, translation pedagogy, professional translating, translation and intuition, and translation and museums.
Study is offered in full-time or part-time mode. Tuition depends on funding and registration status, with UGC/RGC-funded and self-funded options listed. Candidates for full-time PhD study may apply under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, and applicants via HKPFS are concurrently considered for regular research postgraduate programmes.
Modules
- History of Translation
- Translation Theory
- Chinese Discourse on Translation
- Western Translation Theory
- Comparative Study of Chinese and Western Translation Theory
- Applied Translation Studies
- Literary Translation
- Power and Translation
- Gender and Translation
- Discourse Analysis
- Drama Translation
- Translation and the Performing Arts