The Programme is research-oriented and aims at training students in critical thinking to conduct independent research in translation studies. Thesis supervisors are assigned in accordance with individual students' research topics.

Students are required to complete “Research Seminar in Translation I”, “Research Seminar in Translation II” and “Thesis Supervision”. They will meet regularly with their supervisor(s) for discussions on their research topic. They must pass a qualifying examination, complete a dissertation and go through an oral examination. The Division may also require students to take additional courses if necessary.

Students must pass the qualifying examination within the maximum period stipulated below (calculated from the date of admission) before they can be promoted to PhD candidature:

• with a research Master's Degree:

Full-time 24 months
Part-time 32 months

• without a research Master's Degree:

Full-time 36 months
Part-time 48 months

After passing the qualifying examination, candidates will proceed to complete their theses.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants are required to submit a research proposal of about five pages (the form is available at the Division's homepage: www.cuhk.edu.hk/tra) and attend an interview.

For non-HKPFS applicants: 31 January 2018

1 December 2017
1.  By 12:00 noon (Hong Kong time) - to submit an initial application to RGC; and
2. By 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time) - to submit full application to CUHK
Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.