Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctoral Program

The Faculty of Translation and Interpreting (FTI) offers a doctoral program in various fields, including translation studies, multilingual information processing, interpretation, and multilingual communication management.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the doctoral program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Possess a Master's degree in translation or interpretation from the FTI or an equivalent and relevant degree for the chosen curriculum and proposed doctoral topic.
• Submit a preliminary project (one to three pages) accompanied by a CV, specifying the chosen curriculum and describing the research objective.
• The preliminary project aims to spark the interest of a FTI professor in the proposed topic.

Application Procedure

The application procedure involves the following steps:

1. Preliminary Project: Candidates submit a preliminary project to the academic advisor of the Faculty.
2. Dossier of Candidature: Candidates submit a dossier of candidature, which includes:
   • A detailed thesis project (see the document "Recommandations en vue de la rédaction dun projet de thčse")
   • A letter of motivation addressed to the College of Professors of the FTI
   • A formal agreement from a FTI professor to supervise the thesis
   • A personalized doctoral program established in agreement with the thesis director
   • A detailed CV in French (dated and signed)
   • A certified copy of the highest degree diploma
   • A simple copy of all other diplomas
   • A copy of exam grades
   • A portfolio and list of publications (if applicable)
   • Translations for diplomas not issued in French, German, English, Italian, or Spanish

Conditional Admission

Admission to the doctoral program may be granted conditionally. Candidates must:

• Submit a dossier of candidature without a detailed thesis project, but including the accepted preliminary project.
• Commit to finalizing the detailed thesis project within one year of conditional admission (see the Teaching Regulations).

Unconditional Admission

Admission to the doctoral program may be granted unconditionally by submitting a dossier of candidature that includes a detailed thesis project.

Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies (ReMeTIS)

All FTI doctoral students are required to follow the ReMeTIS program, which covers methodological and strategic issues related to the doctoral program. The program is based on collaborative learning and peer tutoring.

Documents to Download

• Teaching Regulations
• Guidelines for the thesis
• Recommendations for writing a thesis project
• Frontispiece
• Declaration of originality of the text

Program Details

The doctoral program at the FTI is designed to provide students with advanced research skills and knowledge in their chosen field. The program is structured to allow students to work closely with their supervisors and to produce original research that contributes to the field.

Research Areas

The FTI offers doctoral programs in various research areas, including:

• Translation studies
• Multilingual information processing
• Interpretation
• Multilingual communication management

Program Structure

The doctoral program typically takes several years to complete and involves:

• Coursework and research training
• Original research and thesis preparation
• Regular meetings with the supervisor and other faculty members
• Participation in academic conferences and workshops

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the doctoral program at the FTI can pursue careers in:

• Academia and research
• Translation and interpretation
• Multilingual communication and management
• Language teaching and learning

Conclusion

The doctoral program at the FTI offers students the opportunity to engage in advanced research and to contribute to the field of translation and interpreting studies. With its strong focus on research training and original research, the program prepares students for careers in academia, research, and industry.