Diploma in Translation and Interpretation

| Programme Details

• Duration: One Academic Year (Two Semesters)

• Schedule: Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

• Delivery: Primarily onsite at the University premises, with supplementary online lectures as decided by the Department.

• Medium of Instruction: To ensure specialized training, the course is delivered through three distinct language groups. Applicants will be assigned to a group based on their mother tongue and proficiency:

  • • English - Sinhala (ES)

    • Sinhala - Tamil (ST)

    • Tamil - Sinhala (TS)

| Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, candidates will be able to:

• Use relevant languages with professional competence and adhere to linguistic conventions.

• Produce accurate and ethical translations of general and specialized documents.

• Navigate professional translation environments effectively using advanced written and oral techniques.

| Course Structure

• The Diploma in Translation and Interpretation (DTRI) curriculum is a 30-credit program meticulously designed to transition students from theoretical understanding to professional mastery.

• Semester I focuses on the foundational pillars of translation theory and advanced linguistic skills in both primary and secondary languages. Semester II shifts toward technical specialization, emphasizing high-level interpretation and intensive practical translation workshops across various professional domains.

| Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Diploma in Tamil, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Successful completion of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination with passes in three (03) subjects in any stream, or

• Any other qualification or professional experience recognized by the Senate of the University of Kelaniya as equivalent to the above, or

• Professional experience of 10 years in a relevant field.

| Evaluation Method

The program maintains high academic standards through a comprehensive evaluation process:

Students are assessed through continuous assessments (in-class tests and assignments) and a final examination.

• Continuous assessments (in-class tests and assignments)

• Semester-End Written Examination

| Course Fees

| How to Apply

Applications are typically called annually. For details regarding the course fee and application deadlines, please visit the Department of Linguistics office or check the official Faculty of Humanities website.

| Contact Information

Department of Linguistics

Faculty of Humanities

Email: dtri@kln.ac.lk

Telephone: +94 11 2908786