Offered by Trinity Western University in Langley, Canada, Linguistics & Translation: Master of Arts (MA) is a master's degree in Translation & Interpreting programme. The programme runs for 24 months. Tuition is CAD 25,382 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Translation & Interpreting
Duration: 24 months
Local tuition: CAD 25,382 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Arts in Linguistics & Translation at Trinity Western University's Trinity Evangelical Divinity School combines theological training with linguistic analysis to prepare students for Bible translation and language documentation work. Coursework covers language documentation methods, literacy material development, and translation of Scripture for communities without an existing text in their native language. Graduates are prepared for roles in cross-cultural ministry, missions organizations, translation agencies, and academic linguistics. The program is delivered primarily in person, with online synchronous study available in exceptional circumstances and with program director approval. Full-time completion is anticipated to take between 24 and 36 months, with a part-time option also offered. The program is intended for students preparing for field-based linguistic and translation work in cross-cultural and missions contexts.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.70 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, plus 12 hours of undergraduate linguistics coursework; students without the prerequisite courses can complete them over the summer semester at the Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL). Two references are required (one pastoral, one character), along with a personal statement of 500-800 words and a ministry goal statement of 300-500 words. Applicants whose first language is not English must present a TOEFL score of 100 (or 5.5), an IELTS score of 7.0 (where applicable), or a Duolingo score of 130 overall with 130+ in Production/Literacy. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; students without prerequisite courses begin with the summer linguistics program before entering in the fall, while those with prerequisites already complete may start in the spring.
