Overview

The Translation and Interpreting (BTI)(Hons) course from Management and Science University curriculum is designed to expose students to the fundamentals in translation and interpreting skills whilst balancing it with theoretical aspects.

This programme comprises of translation and interpreting courses such as Translation Practice, Subtitle Translation, Consecutive Interpreting, Discourse Analysis, Malay Language, Mandarin Language, Professional English and many more. Courses such as Media Literacy, Screen and TV production, American Literature and Turkish language are offered as elective subjects. With the portability of the knowledge and skills gained, the graduates will be able to work all over the world.

Career opportunities:

Freelance Translator/Interpreter
In House Translator/ Interpreter
Editor
Proofreader
Subtitler

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation Strategies
History of Interpreting
Specialized Translator
Translation Assessment
Translation Project
Editing and Abstracting
Linguistics for Translators
Note taking for interpreter

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Please submit your application at least 2 months before your intended intake date to avoid delays.
Be advised that specific details may vary by programme.

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shah Alam, Malaysia

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects or its equivalent; OR
A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid; OR
A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent; OR
Matriculation/Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent. AND
A credit in the relevant language at SPM level or its equivalent for those who intend to major in Bahasa Melayu, Arabic, Chinese or Tamil, for example, those who intend to do Tamil must have a credit in Tamil language.
For language programmes other than Bahasa Melayu, Arabic, Chinese or Tamil, the minimum credit in English at SPM or its equivalent is required. These are programmes that cater for students from introductory level.
International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS OR Band 3 of MUET OR its equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16666 MYR / year

≈ 16666 MYR / year

Additional Details

National - RM50,000-RM60,000
International students must contact the University's International office for more information regarding the fees.

Living costs

Shah Alam

Malaysia

1457 - 2035 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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