BA(Translation) - JD Double Degree

Jointly offered by the Department of Translation and the Faculty of Law, the BA(Translation) - JD double degree is a highly flexible option designed to prepare students to qualify as practising lawyers while leaving the door open to other career choices along the way.

1. Basic Structure

After completion of the first degree, BA(Translation) students may continue directly on to the Juris Doctor (JD) graduate degree programme, thus earning two degrees in five years (the "3+2" model). Students who wish to gain work experience after completion of the first degree may defer entry to the JD for up to three years.

2. Tuition fees (at current year levels)

BA(Translation) degree: HK$42,100 x 3 years = $126,300
JD degree: HK$3,000 per unit x 72 units = $216,000

3. Course Load

In addition to following the Major requirements of the Department of Translation (i.e. 54 units), students will be required to take between 6 and 12 units of undergraduate law courses (to be specified by the Faculty of Law) in their second and/or third year of undergraduate study.

4. Admission Requirements

The Department of Translation will select students for the double degree option from among its first-year BA(Translation) students. Students may apply at the end of their first year of study.

Selected students who complete their first degrees do not need to go through a separate admissions process for the JD programme. However, admission to the second degree will normally be contingent upon the following conditions: (1) students must receive first or upper second honours in their first degree; and (2) students should normally have passed all their undergraduate courses.

5. Career Prospects

Law firms, government services, domestic and international non-government organizations (NGOs), as well as other translation, legal drafting and language-related professions.

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LLB - BA(Translation) Double Degree

Jointly offered by the Department of Translation and the Faculty of Law, the LLB - BA(Translation) double degree is a highly flexible option designed to prepare students to qualify as practising lawyers while leaving the door open to other career choices along the way.

1. Basic Structure

LLB students will earn an undergraduate degree in law in the normal four years plus, after an additional year, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Translation (the "4+1" model). Those who decide not to take the fifth year will graduate with the LLB degree and (subject to completing a specified number of courses) a Minor in Translation. Students who need time to pursue other career options after completion of the first degree may defer the second degree for up to three years.

2. Tuition fees (at current year levels)

LLB degree: HK$42,100 x 4 years = $168,400
BA(Translation) degree: HK$80,000

3. Course Load

Law students are asked to take translation courses starting from their second year of study. Students who choose to continue on to the BA in Translation programme are required to take two translation projects and seven electives in their fifth year.

4. Admission Requirements

Law students may apply for the double degree option towards the end of their first year of study. For details, please consult the Faculty of Law.

5. Career Prospects

Law firms, government services, domestic and international non-government organizations (NGOs), as well as other translation, legal drafting and language-related professions.

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Doctor of Philosophy
(Full-time/Part-time)

A.  Admission Requirements

In addition to the general qualifications required for admission to the Graduate School, applicants should have a Master's degree in Translation or in a related field. In the latter case the Division may require the student to complete preliminary coursework at graduate level. Applicants are required to submit a 5-page research porposal and attend an interview.

All applicants must also fulfil the 'English Language Proficiency Requirement' as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission. Please refer to the website of the Graduate School for details.

B.  Study Scheme

Applicable to students admitted in 2004-05 and thereafter

1. Course Requirement:

Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of courses for graduation. If the Division deems it necessary, a student may be required to take specific courses as prescribed by the Division.

2. Comprehensive/Qualifying Examination:

Students must pass a qualifying examination (within three years for full-time students and four years for part-time students) before they can be promoted to Ph.D. candidature. The examination will consist of a written and an oral examination based upon the reading lists drawn up by the Division.

Students are allowed no more than two attempts at passing the qualifying examination. Any second attempt must come within six months of the first one.

3. Other Requirements:

(a) Pass the IT Proficiency Test. (details)
(b) Students are required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.
(c) Complete an Improving Postgraduate Learning (ILP) module "Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research". This will be an online module and relevant information can be accessed from the website www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/programmes/programmes.htm

Applicable to students admitted in 2003-04

1. Course Requirement:

Students are required to take TRA801T every term from the time of admission, throughout the preparation of thesis until its completion. Students may be required to take specific courses as prescribed by the Division.

2. Comprehensive/Qualifying Examination:

Students must pass a qualifying examination within three years for full-time students and four years for part-time students before they can be promoted to Ph.D. candidature. The examination will consist of a written and an oral examination based upon the reading lists drawn up by the Division.

Students are allowed no more than two attempts at passing the qualifying examination. Any second attempt must come within six months of the first one.

3. Other Requirements:

(a) Pass the IT Proficiency Test. (details)
(b) Students are required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.
(c) Complete an Improving Postgraduate Learning (ILP) module "Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research". This will be an online module and relevant information can be accessed from the website www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/programmes/programmes.htm

C.  Course List

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Master of Philosophy
(Full-time/Part-time)

A.  Admission Requirements

In addition to the general qualifications required for admission to the Graduate School, applicants should have obtained a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, or an equivalent professional qualification. Applicants are required to submit a 5-page research proposal and attend an interview.

All applicants must also fulfil the 'English Language Proficiency Requirement' as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission. Please refer to the website of the Graduate School for details.

B.  Study Scheme

Applicable to students admitted in 2004-05 and thereafter

1. Course Requirement:

2. Other Reuirements:

(a) Pass the IT Proficiency Test. (details)
(b) Students are required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.
(c) Complete an Improving Postgraduate Learning (ILP) module "Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research". This will be an online module and relevant information can be accessed from the website www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/programmes/programmes.htm

Applicable to students admitted in 2003-04 and thereafter

1. Course Requirement:

Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of courses for graduation.

2. Other Reuirements:

(a) Pass the IT Proficiency Test. (details)
(b) Students are required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.
(c) Complete an Improving Postgraduate Learning (ILP) module "Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research". This will be an online module and relevant information can be accessed from the website www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/programmes/programmes.htm

C.  Course List

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Master of Arts in Computer-Aided Translation

A.  Background

In view of the fundamental changes that technology has brought to the translation process and the relevant demands from industry and professional organizations, the Department introduced a two-year Master of Arts in Computer-aided Translation in 2002. The programme aims to deepen students' understanding of the workings of language as an essential tool of communication and equip themselves with the knowledge of translation technology.

B.  Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission should meet all the qualification requirements of the Graduate School such as a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from recognized post-secondary institutions.

Applicants will be interviewed as part of the admission process. Past academic records, work experience, references, and language abilities will be considered in the admission exercise.

All applicants must also fulfil the 'English Language Proficiency Requirement' as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission. Please refer to the website of the Graduate School for details.

C.  Study Scheme

I. Applicable to students admitted in 2005-06 and 2006-07

1. Course Requirement:

Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of courses for graduation.

2. Other Requirements:

II. Applicable to students admitted in 2007-08 and thereafter

1. Course Requirement:

Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of courses for graduation.

2. Other Requirements:

E.  Course List

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Master of Arts in Translation
(Full-time/Part-time)

A.  Admission Requirements

In addition to the general qualifications required for admission to the Graduate School, applicants need to have obtained a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, or an equivalent professional qualification. Applicants are required to attend an interview.

All applicants must also fulfil the 'English Language Proficiency Requirement' as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission. Please refer to the website of the Graduate School for details.

B.  Study Scheme

1. Course Requirement:

Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of courses for graduation.

2. Other Requirements:

C.  Course List

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Bachelor of Arts

Admission requirements for the undergraduate full-time Translation programme is Grade E or above in AS Level Chinese Language and Culture and Use of English, and at least 2 AL or 1 AL and 2 AS Level subjects. Applicants should also have Grade E or above in at least 7 HKCEE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language.

B.  Study Scheme

1. Major Programme

Applicable to students (S6 and S7) admitted in 2006-07 or thereafter

Students are required to complete a minimum of 54 units of courses as follows:

Applicable to students (S6 and S7) admitted in 2005-06

Students are required to complete a minimum of 54 units of courses as follows:

Applicable to students (S6 and S7) admitted in 2004-05 and before

Students are required to complete a minimum of 54 units of courses as follows:

Applicable to students with associate degrees and admitted in 2006-07 and thereafter

Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 units of courses as follows:

Applicable to students with associate degree and admitted in 2005-06 and before

Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 units of courses as follows:

Applicable to students with higher diplomas and admitted in 2006-07 and thereafter

Students are required to complete a minimum of 54 units of courses as follows:

Applicable to students with higher diplomas and admitted in 2005-06 and before

Students are required to complete a minimum of 54 units of courses as follows:

Notes:

a. Only Major courses which are coded 3000 and above will be included in the calculation of the Major GPA for degree classification assessment.

b. Students are also advised to take 4 units of Putonghua courses, 3 units of Chinese Writing Skills courses offered by the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, and 3 units of English Writing Skills courses offered by the English Language Teaching Unit, preferably in the first two years of attendance.

2. Minor Programme

Applicable to students admitted in 2006-07 and before

Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units.

Applicable to students admitted in 2007-08 and thereafter

Students are required to complete a minimum of 21 units of courses as follows:

3. Faculty-based Core Courses Requirement

4. Faculty Language Requirement 

Please refer to CUHK Undergraduate Student Handbook for details.

5. Major/Faculty Requirement for S6 Entrants

Please refer to CUHK Undergraduate Student Handbook for details.