Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor's degree in Translation is a specialized program that aims to prepare students for translation from English to French, respecting professional practice standards, particularly in terms of quality, efficiency, and ethics. The program provides a foundation in terminology and specialized translation, allowing students to explore their chosen field. Students also learn to master digital tools such as Google Translate and DeepL to put human translation at the heart of the numerical transformation.

Program Objectives

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Implement linguistic and cultural transfer strategies
• Use computer tools appropriately
• Communicate effectively in a quality language
• Implement appropriate research techniques
• Manage projects
• Exercise an advisory role
• Develop critical thinking about their practice by mobilizing relevant concepts

Program Structure

The program consists of 90 credits and is offered on a full-time basis over three years. It includes courses such as:

• Difficulties of written French
• Linguistic interference
• Writing techniques
• Translation methodology
• General translation
• Professional writing
• Translation and adaptation
• Revision
• Computer-assisted translation

Admission Requirements

• Limited enrollment capacity
• Minimum college performance rating (R score): 22
• Recognition of acquired experience for exemption purposes is available

Conditions of Admission

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Hold a diploma of college studies (DEC) awarded by the Quebec Ministry of Education or provide equivalent training
• Have completed the Pre-University Studies Program of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montreal
• Hold a pre-university diploma and have completed one year of university studies (full-time equivalent)
• Have completed at least 24 university credits outside the Pre-University Studies Program of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montreal

Specific Conditions for This Program

• Success in French and English tests
• Exemptions from admission tests may be granted under specific conditions

Tuition Fees

Estimated tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Quebec resident: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadian non-Quebec resident: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• International student: $15,602.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• French or Belgian francophone student: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)

Financial Support

Various forms of financial support are available, including:

• Gabriel-Kucharski scholarship and other study scholarships
• UdeM exemption scholarship for international students
• Budget calculator
• Financial aid from Quebec
• Employment opportunities

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Translation
• Interpretation
• Linguistics
• Publicity writing
• Revision
• Terminology
• Various fields requiring strong language skills

Further Studies

The program can lead to further studies in:

• Diploma of specialized higher studies in translation
• Master's in translation
• Other related fields such as information science, journalism, and international studies

Research Areas

The program is associated with research areas such as:

• Linguistics
• Terminology
• Translation studies
• Language teaching
• Communication

Department and Faculty

The program is offered by the Department of Linguistics and Translation, which is part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montreal. The department is recognized for its dynamic student community and the quality of its university life. It provides access to the latest technological tools, collaboration with award-winning professors, and a vast network of employers and professional associations.