Translation studies

100 501    (Translation Studies College)

Mission

Training of highly skilled professionals equipped to meet the demands of the translation and interpretation industry, with a specialized focus on Korean-English language pairs. Graduates will possess comprehensive competencies in both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of translation, enabling them to excel in diverse sectors such as literary, legal, medical, and technical translation. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in national and international translation agencies, as well as to address contemporary challenges in cross-cultural communication.

Educational Purposes

Development of students’ skills in systematic research, including the collection, organization, critical analysis, and integration of necessary information, and the application of a structured approach to solving assigned tasks.

Enhancement of the ability to establish and maintain relationships in social and professional contexts.

Development of the ability to perform fundamental functions of tourism management.

Facts and Figures

3 years

Duration

Full-Time

Form of study

College

Level of education

English,Russian

Languages

Specialist of tourism

Qualification

36.000 KGS

Tuition fee

Facts and Figures

3 years

Full-Time

College

Duration

Form of study

Level of education

English,Korean

Specialist of Translation

52.000 KGS

Languages

Qualification

Tuition fee

Expected learning outcomes

Application of technological innovations and modern software in the translation sector.

Conducting research on translation markets, organizing translation projects, and promoting translation services.

Application of theoretical foundations and research tools (methods) of cultures, museums, national heritage, and geographical knowledge in the study of modern culture and objects of cultural and natural heritage.

Application of applied research methods in translation studies.

Implementation of the main functions of management of structural divisions of translation agencies and enterprises of translation activities.

Career opportunities

After obtaining a degree in Translation Studies with a focus on Korean, you can pursue careers in the following areas:Professional translation in various fields such as literary, technical, legal, medical, and audiovisual.Interpretation services, including simultaneous, consecutive, and community interpreting.Localization and software translation for technology companies.Terminology management and development of glossaries.Post-editing of machine translations to improve accuracy.Project management within translation agencies or departments.Language consultancy and quality assurance roles.Academic research and teaching positions in translation studies.Cultural mediation and international communication roles.Employment in international organizations requiring Korean language expertise.