Faculty of Arts Translation

Offered As:	Major	Minor
URL:	https://www.chinese.hku.hk/en/undergraduate/handbook/	https://www.chinese.hku.hk/en/undergraduate/handbook/
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes	Yes
Selection process required:	No	No
Credits:	72	36
What is it about?	The programme provides a wide range of courses from theoretical to applied translation. Students following these courses will be able to acquire practical translation skills and develop a breadth of knowledge in translation studies.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	School of Chinese

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Major: Pre-requisite course(s): Grade C or above in CHIN1311 (6 credits) Additional 30 credits of introductory courses including CHIN2336 and/or CHIN2375, CHIN2361, CHIN2362 Additional 30 credits of advanced courses including CHIN2351 and CHIN2365 Capstone: CHIN2320 or CHIN2321 (out of a total major requirement of 72 credits) Minor: Pre-requisite course(s): A pass or above in CHIN1311 (6 credits) Additional 12 credits of introductory courses Additional 18 credits of advanced courses (out of a total minor requirement of 36 credits) **Remarks: A Level 5 or above in both Chinese and English in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) is required for admission to CHIN1311. Applicants with a Level 5** in HKDSE English but a Level 4 in HKDSE Chinese, or vice versa, as well as those holding other qualifications, will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Non-JUPAS applicants must submit a copy of their equivalent qualifications (such as IB Diploma, AD/HD or Gaokao transcripts) to the course instructor for consideration.
Career opportunities	The training is particularly relevant in careers like education and commerce, press and publishing, civil and community services. For further information, please check with School of Chinese or CEDARS (Careers & Placement)
Further information	https://www.chinese.hku.hk/en/undergraduate/handbook/
Contact	T: 3917 1199 E: chinese@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.