Admission, Evaluation & Graduation

Admission requirements
Candidates for the Ph.D. in Translation and Intercultural Studies must be holders of a bachelor’s degree with at least a second class upper grade point average, as well as a master’s degree in translation, interpreting, bilingual terminology or intercultural studies. In addition, candidates should submit an original research project in a relevant area. Working experience will be an added advantage.

Methods of teaching and evaluation
Tuition comprises course work and the presentation of a dissertation. Teaching shall be through lectures and seminars. Evaluation shall be through continuous assessment, end-of-semester examinations, comprehensive examination and dissertation. Throughout, each student will be specifically expected to present research papers in each of the core courses as well as in their specialist options.

Graduation requirements
In order to qualify for the award of the Ph.D. in Translation and Intercultural Studies, candidates must have earned a minimum of 180 credits, including 60 in course work and 120 in the thesis. The candidate must complete the course in a minimum of three (03) years and a maximum of five (05).