These are the international student eligibility for the Translation (MA) in Netherlands
For students who have not completed the minor Vertalen Engels-Nederlands, admission is only possible after passing the entry test. The Board of Admissions will decide whether or not an applicant is eligible to take the test.The test will take place at the Faculty of Humanities on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Please note that the entry test will only be offered on this day. There is no resit opportunity. It is not possible to get feedback on the test, students will only receive a pass or a fail.
The Entry Test for the MA Translation comprises two parts:
- Part A: a 3-hour translation test (an English to Dutch translation and a Dutch to English translation, respectively);
- Part B: a 3-hour test with multiple choice question, true/false statements and short answer questions (Translation Studies and Culture Studies for Translators, respectively)
Preparing for the Entry Test
Part A:
- To prepare for the translation test, we recommend practicing with a few texts at home.
- A sample translation test (plus key) will be provided.
Part B:
- To prepare for the test on translation theory and British and American culture, please study the chapters from the course books listed under ‘Required Reading’.
- A reader will be provided for additional explanations of the topics covered in the course books mentioned.
- A mock exam will be provided with Translation Studies and Culture Studies questions.
Required Reading:
Culture Studies for Translators:
- Entry Test Culture Studies reader 2020
- Oakland, J.. American Civilization. New York: Routledge. (latest edition):
- Chapters 6 and 7 (Political institutions), chapter 9 (The legal system) and chapter 12 (Education)
- Oakland, J.. British Civilization. London: Routledge. (latest edition):
- Chapter 4 (Politics and government), chapter 5 (International relations: only the part on Northern Ireland), chapter 6 (The legal system) and chapter 9 (Education)
Please note that the exam will be based on knowledge and insight questions from the reader. There will also be a number of translation questions. The course books comprise background reading.
Introduction to Translation Studies:
- Munday, J. (2012). Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications. London/New York: Routledge. (4th or later edition):
- chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and chapter 9 sections 9.0 and 9.1.
Please note that the reader is not required reading, but aims to help candidates prepare for the Entry Test.
Translation Dutch to English and English to Dutch:
- No required reading. A mock exam and key have been provided
These are the domestic student eligibility for the Translation (MA)
For students who have not completed the minor Vertalen Engels-Nederlands, admission is only possible after passing the entry test. The Board of Admissions will decide whether or not an applicant is eligible to take the test.The test will take place at the Faculty of Humanities on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Please note that the entry test will only be offered on this day. There is no resit opportunity. It is not possible to get feedback on the test, students will only receive a pass or a fail.
The Entry Test for the MA Translation comprises two parts:
- Part A: a 3-hour translation test (an English to Dutch translation and a Dutch to English translation, respectively);
- Part B: a 3-hour test with multiple choice question, true/false statements and short answer questions (Translation Studies and Culture Studies for Translators, respectively)
Preparing for the Entry Test
Part A:
- To prepare for the translation test, we recommend practicing with a few texts at home.
- A sample translation test (plus key) will be provided.
Part B:
- To prepare for the test on translation theory and British and American culture, please study the chapters from the course books listed under ‘Required Reading’.
- A reader will be provided for additional explanations of the topics covered in the course books mentioned.
- A mock exam will be provided with Translation Studies and Culture Studies questions.
Required Reading:
Culture Studies for Translators:
- Entry Test Culture Studies reader 2020
- Oakland, J.. American Civilization. New York: Routledge. (latest edition):
- Chapters 6 and 7 (Political institutions), chapter 9 (The legal system) and chapter 12 (Education)
- Oakland, J.. British Civilization. London: Routledge. (latest edition):
- Chapter 4 (Politics and government), chapter 5 (International relations: only the part on Northern Ireland), chapter 6 (The legal system) and chapter 9 (Education)
Please note that the exam will be based on knowledge and insight questions from the reader. There will also be a number of translation questions. The course books comprise background reading.
Introduction to Translation Studies:
- Munday, J. (2012). Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications. London/New York: Routledge. (4th or later edition):
- chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and chapter 9 sections 9.0 and 9.1.
Please note that the reader is not required reading, but aims to help candidates prepare for the Entry Test.
Translation Dutch to English and English to Dutch:
- No required reading. A mock exam and key have been provided
These are the test eligibilities for the Translation (MA) to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Translation (MA) in Netherlands: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 7
The international student tuition fees and costs for Translation (MA) in Netherlands.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | €18,300.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | €10,000.00/year (€917.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | €7,680.00/year |
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| You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16hours * 4 Weeks* 12months* 10 euro/h + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Translation (MA) in Netherlands.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | €2,143.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | €10,000.00/year (€917.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | €7,680.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16hours * 4 Weeks* 12months* 10 euro/h + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour. | |||||||
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