Translation Studies (Turkish) - Thesis Program

Purpose of the Program

Istanbul Okan University Translation Studies MA Program primarily aims to train researchers with the scientific knowledge and equipment needed by translation studies or translation and interpretation departments in our country. Courses in our program are given by expert faculty members who have publications in national or international scientific journals.

Structure of the Program

Okan University Translation Studies MA Program offers postgraduate education to students who aim to conduct translation research with contemporary paradigms in the field of Translation Studies in Turkey and abroad.

The program is open not only to graduates of translation and interpretation but also to graduates from various disciplines such as natural sciences, social sciences or engineering programs who have a strong interest in translation and research.

The duration of the program is two years. In the first year, students enroll in seven courses worth 21 local credits (120 ECTS) covering translation theory, translation history, translation criticism and applications in their fields of expertise. In the second year, they conduct a qualified thesis research that will enable them to approach their subject from the functional and descriptive perspective of Translation Studies.

The program only works with the Turkish-English language pair in practice courses. Therefore, Turkish students are expected to have English, and international students are expected to have both Turkish and English at least at B2 level. Students must document their language proficiency with national or international exams accepted by Okan University.

In addition to the above requirements, since the department has faculty members who conduct translation research in the Russian, Chinese and Arabic traditions, students also have the opportunity to research translation activities between Turkish and these languages/cultures.

Content of the Program

The Thesis Program consists of a total course load of 21 credits (7 courses) and a non-credit master's thesis.

Application Conditions and Required Documents

Application Documents

• Undergraduate Graduation Certificate (Original document, notarized copy or graduation certificate obtained from the E-Government system)
• ALES exam document (Only for thesis programs - Verbal minimum 55 points)
• Exam Certificate from national and/or international organizations or from the Istanbul Okan University Foreign Languages ​​Coordination Office
• Transcript; original or a copy approved by the university from which you graduated
• Copy of ID Card, Notarized Copy or Document Received via E-Government
• Military Status Certificate for Male Candidates
• 1 passport size photo
• Residence and Criminal Record (E-Government)
• For Graduates from Universities Abroad; Original or certified copy of the equivalence certificate received from the Council of Higher Education and/or a certificate of recognition issued by the Council of Higher Education.
• Filling out the TC Istanbul Okan University Master's Degree application form
• (If you bring the originals, there is no need for notary approval, we will make the originals.)

Application Conditions

1. Both programs seek sufficient English proficiency in order to benefit from our faculty potential to the maximum. However, our program is also open to candidates who are proficient in a B and/or C language such as German, Russian, French, Chinese in addition to English. If the candidate does not have any of the following documents for language B, his/her foreign language proficiency will be determined by a proficiency exam conducted by our University's Foreign Language Unit. The candidate must receive at least 70 points from this exam. The validity period of foreign language proficiency documents is 2 years. For language C, the validity of state exam documents (such as DELE for Spanish) and scores issued in the relevant language will be evaluated by our university boards. If necessary, proficiency exams in C languages ​​will also be conducted by our institution for the applicants.
2. The translation master's program is open to candidates who have not received translation and interpretation training, and has been planned especially for graduates from different fields to benefit from.