Overview

The Translation Studies from Kent State University focuses on translation research skills, specialized translation, computer-assisted terminology and translation, software localization and project management for the language industry. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation for the development of key skills in humanistic translation and translation studies.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate broad knowledge across several areas in the field of translation studies, as well as in-depth knowledge in an area of expertise.

Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct original research.

Critically assess translation studies literature, as well as their own empirical and theoretical findings.

Communicate research findings effectively in written and spoken form.

Follow ethical guidelines for work in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Linguistics and Translation Informatics

The Language Industry

Terminology Studies

Translation Pedagogy

Current Trends in Translation Studies

Empirical Methods for Translation Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Language

English

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102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 21 other PhDs in Translation & Interpreting in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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130

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102

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7.5

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General requirements

Master's degree in translation, a foreign language or in any other relevant discipline with prior experience or training in translation

Minimum senior-year 2.750 undergraduate GPA and/or minimum 3.500 graduate GPA

Official transcript(s)

Proficiency in a foreign language

Goal statement

Essay or writing sample (7-10 pages) from a research paper on any aspect of translation (or a prospectus for a translation studies project)

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Out-of-State

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13448 USD / year

≈ 13448 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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