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To be admitted to the Certificate Program in Translation:

1. Students must possess native or near-native command of the languages of study (emphasis will be placed on written skills);
2. Students must pass an Entrance Examination;
3. Students must hold a CEGEP diploma (DEC or equivalent);
4. Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as Mature students.

For more information, see School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > Admission Procedures: Continuing Studies Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates and Diplomas.

To be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Legal Translation:

1. Applicants must pass the Entrance Examination for the Graduate Certificate in Legal Translation.
2. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an approved university with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0*

   * If your CGPA is lower than the above requirement, please submit the following for consideration with your application and official transcript.

   a) Letter of Intent: A letter, one to two pages in length, single-spaced, written in English or French, which addresses the following:

   • basis for interest in the program;
   • your knowledge that would be pertinent to the program;
   • your interest in the field of study and the reasons for applying to our program;
   • plans for integrating the training into your current or future career;
   • a description of your professional experience and its relevance, if applicable, to the program;
   • awards received or other contributions;
   • any additional information relevant to your application.

   b) Curriculum Vitae

   c) Two Letters of Reference: At least one should be from a current or former employer.

   Supporting documents should be delivered to:

   • Client Services Office – Admissions & Convocation
   • School of Continuing Studies
   • 688 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 1125
   • Montreal QC H3A 3R1 Canada
3. If you have studied outside of Canada, you are strongly advised to request an evaluation of your degree called Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec, from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion. For further details, you may contact their office at 514-864-9191 or visit them on the web at .

   If you have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized university outside of Canada and are applying to this program for which a minimum CGPA is required, please visit www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/international/apply/equivalency for information about international degree equivalencies.

Please see School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > Admission Procedures: Continuing Studies Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates and Diplomas.

Students are required to complete at least four (4) courses in the program at McGill University. Advanced Standing of one (1) course may be awarded for successfully completing equivalent study at another university within the last five years.

Students who have been granted Advanced Standing and/or exemptions are not permitted to register for the courses for which they have been granted said Advanced Standing and/or exemptions. An official description of the courses taken elsewhere and the marks obtained must be submitted along with a written application for Advanced Standing before completing the first year of the program.

The program must normally be completed within three (3) years of the date of admission. Students exceeding the time limit may request an extension, in writing, which may be granted under special circumstances, with the approval of the Director.

1. Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of B- in each course in the program. This is in accordance with the grading system common to graduate-level programs in the University. For further details, see University Regulations and Resources;
2. Students may repeat the same course once;
3. Students who have more than one unsatisfactory grade in the program will be required to withdraw from the program;
4. Students must attend 2/3 of all lectures.

Members of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec or suitably qualified students wishing to take only certain courses and not wishing to be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Legal Translation may register as a Special Student with the Translation Studies unit's approval. Please consult School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > Special Student Status > Graduate Courses for further information pertaining to Special Students.

Special Students may register by department approval only and must meet the minimum requirements to register for courses. A Special Student takes regular credit courses, but is not recognized as working toward the Graduate Certificate. Special Student status is limited to two (2) Graduate Certificate courses in a program. Students are encouraged to apply to the program before completing two (2) courses.

To be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Translation:

1. Applicants must be proficient in the two languages of their concentration: English/French, Spanish/French, or Spanish/English, as applicable. Reading knowledge of the third language is necessary for students in the Spanish option;
2. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an approved university with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 OR a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0, in the last two years of full-time academic studies.* In addition, applicants must have completed a concentration in Translation Studies consisting of no less than 30 credits, or equivalent, at the undergraduate level.

   If the degree is in another field, applicants will be required to follow the Qualifying Program in translation, be it in part or in its entirety. The Qualifying Program consists of those courses included in the Certificate in Translation.

   * If your CGPA is lower than the above requirement, please submit the following for consideration with your application and official transcript.

   a) Letter of Intent: A letter, one to two pages in length, single-spaced, written in English or French, which addresses the following:

   • basis for interest in the program;
   • your knowledge that would be pertinent to the program;
   • your interest in the field of study and the reasons for applying to our program;
   • plans for integrating the training into your current or future career;
   • a description of your professional experience and its relevance, if applicable, to the program;
   • awards received or other contributions;
   • any additional information relevant to your application.

   b) Curriculum Vitae

   c) Two Letters of Reference: At least one should be from a current or former employer.

   Supporting documents should be delivered to:

   • Client Services Office
   • Admissions & Convocation
   • School of Continuing Studies
   • 688 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 1125
   • Montreal QC H3A 3R1 Canada
3. If you have studied outside of Canada, you are strongly advised to request an evaluation of your degree called Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec, from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion. For further details, you may contact their office at 514-864-9191 or visit them on the web at .

   If you have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized university outside of Canada and are applying to this program for which a minimum CGPA is required, please visit www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/international/apply/equivalency for information about international degree equivalencies.

4. Applicants must pass the Diploma Entrance Examination (see www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/area-of-study/translation-studies).

Please see School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > Admission Procedures: Continuing Studies Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates and Diplomas.

Students are required to complete at least 70% of the total program requirements at McGill University. Advanced Standing of up to 9 credits may be awarded for successfully completed equivalent courses done within the last five years.

Students who have been granted Advanced Standing and/or exemptions are not permitted to register for the courses for which they have been granted said Advanced Standing and/or exemptions.

An official description of the courses taken elsewhere and the marks obtained must be submitted along with a written application for Advanced Standing.

The program must normally be completed within four years of the date of admission. Students exceeding the time limit may request an extension, in writing, which may be granted under special circumstances, with the approval of the Director.

1. Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of B- in each course in the program. This is in accordance with the grading system common to graduate-level programs in the University. For further details, see University Regulations and Resources;
2. Students may repeat the same course only once;
3. Students who have more than one unsatisfactory grade in the program will be required to withdraw from the program;
4. Students must attend at least 2/3 of all lectures;
5. After successful completion of all courses, students must complete a Comprehensive Evaluation.

Members of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec or suitably qualified students wishing to take only certain courses and not wishing to be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Translation may register as a Special Student with the Translation Studies unit's approval. Please consult School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > Special Student Status > Graduate Courses for further information pertaining to Special Students.