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Translation 翻譯

TRANSLATION

Short Description

The Department of Translation provides a coherent and comprehensive curriculum covering translation studies, literary and specialised translation, interpreting, and computer-aided translation. The programme places equal emphasis on practical and theoretical components - it is designed to prepare students for a variety of professions as well as postgraduate studies. The Department is committed to quality teaching and research. International scholars are invited to teach and conduct seminars and workshops for students. Double major and double degree options are offered in conjunction with the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, and the Faculty of Law. The Department’s teaching and learning are supported by two language labs equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities, conference interpreting systems and up-to-date software for computer-aided translation.

Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.

Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTE 3
NOTE: The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 3
Note 1
Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here.

Note 2:
For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores.

Note 3:
The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (Grade E or above).
(iii) For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable.

Note 4:
"Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here.     

Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE.  Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted.  Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2024-25 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 42,100

Contacts

Enquiries:

Email: tra@cuhk.edu.hk

Tel: 852 3943 1667

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 114 200 384 569 508 1775
2022 221 232 435 595 554 2037
2021 153 222 415 521 530 1841
2020 118 157 285 449 527 1536
2019 162 167 345 472 497 1643
2018 204 274 420 629 645 2172
2017 134 199 377 569 548 1827
2016 148 217 361 571 613 1910
2015 188 235 413 673 722 2231
2014 206 270 441 714 747 2378
2013 226 267 443 635 769 2340
2012 239 279 570 858 943 2889

Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 26 2 0 0 0 28
2022 35 0 0 0 0 35
2021 30 0 0 0 0 30
2020 19 1 1 0 0 21
2019 31 0 0 0 0 31
2018 36 0 0 0 0 36
2017 29 0 0 0 0 29
2016 36 0 0 0 0 36
2015 34 0 0 0 0 34
2014 34 0 0 0 0 34
2013 34 0 0 0 0 34
2012 32 0 0 0 0 32