Introduction
The Department of Translation first offered its Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programme in the academic year 1995-96. The programme may be done on a full-time or part-time basis.
The MPhil Programmes at Lingnan are done by research only. To be awarded the degree, candidates must complete an approved programme of research, submit a written thesis, and successfully defend the thesis in the presence of the designatd examiners.
For full details of MPhil programmes offered by the University, please refer to the University Calendar. You can also look at the University Registry's Postgraduate Programmes page.
Admission Requirements
An applicant should normally have the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or an equivalent score in a recognised English language proficiency test. Under exceptional circumstances, this requirement may be waived subject to the Department Board's approval.
1. Applicants for admission to candidature for the degree of MPhil should normally:
- hold a relevant first or second class honours degree awarded by Lingnan University or another tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or
- have obtained an equivalent qualification; or
- have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.
Enquiry
For enquiries, please contact Ms. Willie Chan, Tel.: (852) 2616 7969, Fax: (852) 2465 2246 , email: cwchan@ln.edu.hk.
Current Research Areas
Candidates may choose to conduct research projects in the following broad areas:
- Translation theory and criticism;
- Translation, popular culture, and the media;
- Language studies for translation;
- Literary translation;
- Comparative literature and cultural studies;
- Translation and genre studies;
- Interpreting;
- Bible translation;