Translation Studies, Doctorate in Canada at UOttawa Canada

Program Overview for Translation Studies, Doctorate in Canada:

The primary objective of the doctoral program in translation studies is to produce qualified scholars in the field for academic teaching and research.

The program will focus on:

• Theories, history, and pedagogy of translation as inter-lingual and intercultural communication.
• Lexicology, terminology, and technologies as applied to translation.

As the translation course is interdisciplinary, the doctoral program may collaborate with disciplines in other units such as Law, English, Canadian Studies, French, Modern Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Philosophy, and the School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE).

However, the administration of the program is the sole responsibility of the School of Translation and Interpretation.

This full-time program consists of four courses, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis. The department participates in a collaborative program in Canadian Studies at the Ph.D. level.

The eligibility for Translation Studies, Doctorate in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

Applications for admission are reviewed by the Graduate Studies Committee of the School of Translation and Interpretation and must also meet the general requirements in effect for graduate studies. In addition to completing our online application and paying the application fee to the Ontario Universities Application Centre, students must assemble all relevant documentation and forward the complete application package to the School of Translation and Interpretation director.

Applications will not be processed without the application fee and the complete file. M.A. in Translation or equivalent, with a minimum average of B+.

Other Documents:

• Letter of intent
• Questionnaire
• Resume (must include chronological academic history)
• The admissions committee reserves the right to interview applicants to the program. Please note that non-required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures.

Transfer from masters to PhD

In exceptional circumstances, it is possible to transfer from the MA program at the School of Translation and Interpretation (STI) directly into the Ph.D. program under the following conditions:

• Completion of the 3 mandatory MA courses, plus one more MA course, with a grade of A (85%) in each course;
• Completion of a 40-page research paper under the supervision of a professor who is the potential Ph.D. thesis supervisor;
• A written recommendation for transfer from the supervisor of the paper and the Graduate Studies Committee.

The transfer must take place within sixteen months of initial enrollment in the master's. Students who transfer will complete 8 courses (24 units), 6 courses while enrolled in the master’s, and 2 in the Ph.D. Following the transfer, the following requirements must be met: 2 courses (6 units), the comprehensive exam, the thesis proposal, and the thesis.

Language Proficiency

Students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Proficiency in English and French. Knowledge of a third language will be an asset.
  or
• Proficiency in English and another language. In this case, a good passive knowledge of French is required.
  or
• Proficiency in French and another language. In this case, a good passive knowledge of English is required.

The School of Translation and Interpretation (STI) reserves the right to test the linguistic knowledge of applicants.

These are the test eligibilities for the Translation Studies, Doctorate to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Translation Studies, Doctorate in Canada.

Students are expected to complete all requirements within four years. The maximum time permitted is six years from the date of initial enrollment in the program.

During the program's first term, a thesis advisory committee (TAC) is formed for the candidate. The specific interests of the candidate will determine the Committee’s membership. It will be composed of the supervisor and 2-3 additional professors. At least one member of the thesis committee and the supervisor must be from the Faculty of Arts. The TAC is responsible for guiding the student throughout the program, including course selection, the comprehensive examination, thesis proposal, and thesis defense.

A meeting between the student and the Thesis Advisory Committee will take place at least once per term. The thesis examining board may include members who are not part of the TAC.

 Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the application deadline for this graduate program has been exceptionally extended to May 1, 2020.