Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Literary Translation in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
|
Rochester United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,362
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Advanced Certificate in Literary Translation welcomes enrolled University of Rochester graduate students interested in literary translation without requiring a master's thesis. This credential enhances various academic paths and benefits both novice and experienced translators alike.
Through this program, students engage in the complete translation publication journey—from text assessment and rights acquisition to translation editing, cover design, and promoting international authors. Starting with a foundational course on translation theory and practice, the program incorporates hands-on experience through independent translation portfolios and internships at literary translation presses. All work focuses on translating into English.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To apply to the program students must have:
Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
Complete the online application
Official transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement describing:
Career and educational goals
Prior experience with literary studies, creative writing, translation, and languages other than English
Proficiency in a second foreign language and literary tradition
Mandatory Diversity Statement
Translation sample (approximately 20 pages of fiction or drama, 200 lines of poetry) and copies of corresponding pages from source text*
Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
Complete the online application
Official transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement describing:
Career and educational goals
Prior experience with literary studies, creative writing, translation, and languages other than English
Proficiency in a second foreign language and literary tradition
Mandatory Diversity Statement
Translation sample (approximately 20 pages of fiction or drama, 200 lines of poetry) and copies of corresponding pages from source text*
Tuition
USD
16,362