
Kuvempu Online PG Diploma in Translation Studies

Course Overview
Kuvempu University’s Online PG Diploma in Translation Studies is a one‑year programme for graduates seeking careers in bilingual communication, localization and literary/non‑literary translation. It covers translation theory, equivalence and transcreation, terminology management, CAT tools, editing, proofreading, ethics and IP, with practice across domains such as legal, technical, academic and media. Delivered online under UGC regulations, the programme supports working professionals and freelancers through live/recorded sessions and portfolio‑centric assignments. Students translate and annotate texts, build glossaries and simulate client briefs and QA workflows. Graduates can work with publishers, media houses, LSPs, e‑learning firms, courts and corporate communications.
Course Highlights
Theory to Practice: Equivalence, skopos and functional approaches
Domain Mastery: Legal, technical, medical and academic translation practice
CAT Tools: Translation memory, termbases and QA checks
Editing & QA: Proofing, style guides and version control
Localization Basics: UI, web and app strings with context
IP & Ethics: Copyright, licenses and confidentiality
Portfolio Development: Curate cross‑domain translation samples
Client Readiness: Proposals, SLAs and invoicing fundamentals
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Eligibility
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Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3); proficiency in source and target languages
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Open to freshers and working translators/editors
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Admission on merit per university rules

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Total 2 semester
INR 20,000 / Semester
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Full course fee
INR 40,000
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EMI starting at
INR 1,667 / Month
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Course Syllabus
| S.No | Credit | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KGTS101 | Foundations of Translation |
| 2 | KGTS102 | Contrastive Linguistics |
| 3 | KGTS103 | Equivalence & Skopos |
| 4 | KGTS104 | Ethics & IP |
| 5 | KGTS105 | Editing & Proofreading I |
| S.No | Credit | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KGTS201 | Terminology Management |
| 2 | KGTS202 | CAT Tools I |
| 3 | KGTS203 | Domain Practice: Legal |
| 4 | KGTS204 | Domain Practice: Technical |
| 5 | KGTS205 | Project Proposal |
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