Translation Studies

The programme has been endorsed by the Business Council of the School of Liberal Arts, which includes representatives from the Association of Translators and Translation Agencies of Kazakhstan.

Over 70% of the curriculum focuses on theoretical and practical language training, as well as translation practice, ensuring students develop both linguistic proficiency and industry-relevant skills.

The programme is available in two study formats:

• Full-time (4 years) – Requires completion of 248 academic credits and is designed for students entering with secondary education.
• Accelerated (3 years) – Designed for students with secondary vocational education, allowing them to complete 192 academic credits by re-crediting relevant coursework from college.

All students have the flexibility to create their own individual study plan, tailoring their education to their career goals. A detailed catalogue of the SLA is available through the School of Liberal Arts for further guidance.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this Programme, graduates will be able to:

• apply the theoretical foundations of lexicology, grammar, phonetics, stylistics, the history of the English language and other sections of the linguistics of a foreign language in the translation aspect;
• demonstrate professional knowledge and practical skills in written, oral consecutive and simultaneous translation;
• apply modern technologies in written, as well as oral consecutive and simultaneous translation;
• apply research methods to work on projects in translation and linguistics;
• demonstrate effective communication skills when using the first and second foreign languages in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
• possess the skills of analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving;
• present ideas, facts, opinions, or beliefs in accordance with the target audience, context, purpose, and genre;
• use various resources to locate, search and evaluate reliable sources and information;
• observe the professional ethics of the translator and interpreter;
• demonstrate interdisciplinary skills and knowledge in the field of TESOL, media linguistics and other areas.