Grad. Dip. in Interpretation 2025

Graduate Diploma Program in Translation and Interpretation: Interpretation

 

Courses 

Core courses     (18 credits) 

2241641  Consecutive Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai I                 3(2-2-8)

Principles, process as and practice of consecutive interpretation of general negotiation, interviews and speeches on general topics from a foreign language into Thai; problem analysis and solution.

2241643  Consecutive Interpretation from Thai into a Foreign Language                  3(2-2-8)

Principles, processes and practice of consecutive interpretation of general negotiation, interviews and speeches on general topics from Thai into a foreign language; problem analysis and solution.

2241645  Simultaneous Interpretation from Thai into a Foreign Language               3(2-2-8)

Principles, processes and practice of simultaneous interpretation from Thai into a foreign language; problem analysis and solution.

2241646  Simultaneous Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai I            3(2-2-8)

Principles, processes and skills of simultaneous interpretation from a foreign language into Thai; problems analysis and solution.

2241660  Fundamental Skills and Knowledge for Interpreters                                   3(2-2-8)

Fundamental knowledge of interpreting; different modes of interpreting; professional practice and ethics; related resources and technology; necessary skills for interpreters.

2241664  Conference Interpretation                                                                                3(2-2-8)

Practice of various interpreting techniques in various types of mock conference situations; practice in the assessment of the quality of a conference interpreter’s work.

Electives courses    (6 credits) 

2241642  Consecutive Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai II           3(2-2-8)

Practice of consecutive interpretation for formal negotiations on specialized topics of complex content from a foreign language into Thai; problems analysis and solution.

2241661  Discourse Analysis for Interpretation                                                          3(3-0-9)

Basic concepts, theories, and methodology in discourse analysis; application to interpretation; practice in the analysis and interpreting of oral discourse in different situation.

2241663  Sight Translation                                                                                             3(2-2-8)

Principles, processes and practice of sight translation; problem analysis and solution.

2241666  Simultaneous Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai II     3(2-2-8)

Practice in simultaneous interpretation on specialized topics of complex content from a foreign language into Thai; problem analysis and problem solving.

 

Study plan

Semester 1

2241641  Consecutive Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai I

2241646  Simultaneous Interpretation from a Foreign Language into Thai I

2241660  Fundamental Skills and Knowledge for Interpreters

xxxxxxx    Elective course

Semester 2

2241643  Consecutive Interpretation from Thai into a Foreign Language

2241645  Simultaneous Interpretation from Thai into a Foreign Language

2241664  Conference Interpretation

xxxxxxx    Elective course

          

Academic System

The program adopts a credit-based system under a bi-semester academic calendar, comprising two regular semesters: the first semester and the second semester.

 

Assessment and Graduation Requirements

Course assessment is conducted using the following letter grading system: A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, and F.

 

Qualifications of Applicants

1.  Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and possess a high level of proficiency in both Thai and a foreign language.
2. Additional qualifications shall be in accordance with the announcements of the Graduate School, which are issued annually, or as deemed appropriate by the Administrative Committee of the Master of Arts Program in Translation and Interpretation.

 

Application Schedule

The application schedule shall be in accordance with the announcements of the Graduate School, which are issued on an annual basis.

Required Application Documents

1.  Completed application form
2.  One certified copy of the official transcript of undergraduate studies
3.  One certified copy of a national identification card or government official ID card
4.  One certified copy of the household registration
5.  One recent photograph (1 inch) in digital format
6.  Certified copies of English language proficiency test scores: CU-TEP, TOEFL, or IELTS

Applicants must submit one of the following English proficiency test scores:
– CU-TEP: minimum score of 91
– TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 93
– IELTS: minimum overall band score of 7.0

 

Tuition and Fees

Graduate Diploma Program in Translation and Interpretation: Interpretation

Item	Thai Students	International Students	Unit
Tuition Fee	25,500	88,700	Baht/Semester
Educational Service Fee	30,000	30,000	Baht/Semester
Total	55,500	118,700	Baht/Semester