Programmes

• Programme Specification

Highlights

• Global Vision, Deep Commitment to Chinese-Portuguese Excellence:
  Building upon a century-long legacy in translation education and rooted in Macao, we serve as a bridge connecting China and the Portuguese-speaking world. As Macao’s only publicly funded Bachelor’s programme in the Portuguese-Chinese/Portuguese-Chinese Translation and Interpretation, we are dedicated to cultivating a leading hub for digitally skilled bilingual talent, addressing the nation’s strategic demand for multifaceted professionals.

• AI-Empowered, Integrating Eastern and Western Expertise:
  We offer year-long immersive exchange programmes with leading universities in Portuguese-speaking countries.* By integrating artificial intelligence and training students in cutting-edge AI translation tools, we empower them to advance from translators to strategic communicators proficient in language technology.
• Cross-Domain Expertise, Building Composite Competitiveness:
  Through diverse interdisciplinary pathways, students not only master bilingual proficiency but also acquire irreplaceable expertise in specialized fields.
• Real-World Experience, Creating Tangible Impact:
  Students gain hands-on practice through intelligent translation internships at international platforms such as the China International Import Expo and the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries. They also undertake AI-enhanced translation projects in government departments and global technology enterprises.

Objectives

The programme aims to prepare students to be translators and interpreters with good professional skills. Graduates must have a good level of Portuguese language, a strong command of Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), a solid grasp of English and be able to perform duties in translation and interpreting in Chinese/Portuguese and vice versa, in research fields, in teaching, as well as to perform administrative tasks.

Duration

4 years

Credit Requirements

166 credits

Teaching Language

Chinese and Portuguese

Mode

Day / evening

Exchange Opportunity

One-year exchange study to Portugal is available.*

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Portuguese-Chinese/Portuguese-Chinese Translation and Interpretation programme, equipped with their sophisticated bilingual prowess and cross-cultural competence, embark on diverse and promising career paths. Many serve as diplomats and senior translators in government bodies such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and various international organisations, contributing significantly to public diplomacy and global cooperation. Others excel in high-level language roles within law firms, multinational corporations, and consultancies, engaging in critical areas such as international legal affairs, commercial negotiations, and localisation project management. Furthermore, a considerable number of graduates pursue careers in education, teaching Portuguese at institutions both domestically and abroad, while some are making their mark in emerging fields like cross-cultural communication, international publishing, and language technology development, actively driving the digital transformation of cultural exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. The programme is dedicated to nurturing versatile talents who are not only proficient in both languages but also well-versed in international protocols and digital literacy, ensuring they possess a strong competitive edge in cutting-edge sectors such as international law, global communication, and the digital economy.

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPL)

• From MPU to IPL
• From IPL to MPU