Master of Arts in Translation (English/Arabic/English)

Graduates of the MATRA program will be prepared to:

• exhibit proficiency in translating between Arabic and English
• critically engage with and apply translation theories to effectively produce and evaluate translation work
• utilize their linguistic knowledge of Arabic and English to enhance translation accuracy and quality
• integrate relevant technologies such as GAI tools seamlessly into their translation practice
• demonstrate expertise in translating specialized content across fields such as business, media, science, international relations, law and journalism
• implement appropriate research methodologies in accordance with academic writing standards in the field of translation studies

In addition to meeting the university’s general requirements for graduate admission, non-native Arabic speakers must hold a BA in Arabic.

Applicants with a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.50 (or its equivalent) and a GPA of 2.50 (or its equivalent) in 300- and 400-level courses related to the program, along with at least three years of relevant practical experience in translation and/or interpreting, may be considered for conditional admission.

(12 credit hours)

• TRA 500 Principles and Strategies of Translation (3 credits)
• TRA 510 Research Methods and Academic Writing (3 credits)
• TRA 520 Translating for the Media (3 credits)
• TRA 570 AI and Translation Quality Assessment (3 credits)
• TRA 630 Practicum (0 credits)*
• TRA 699 Master’s Thesis (3 credits) (only for students in the thesis option)

*Note: The practicum requirement (TRA 630) can be waived for students with relevant and documented professional experience in translation and/or interpreting, subject to the approval.