48 monthsProgramme duration
20,080 GBPTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA (Hons) British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) prepares you to become a confident, professional British Sign Language (BSL)/English interpreter and translator, while building the advanced BSL skills needed for a range of careers in the Deaf and interpreting sectors.
You’ll move from beginner BSL to professional competence through hands-on interpreting and translation training, grounded in linguistics, communication studies and Deaf Studies.
Work-based learning is embedded throughout all four years, including community engagement with local Deaf organisations, full-time national or international placements, and supervised interpreting experience with experienced interpreters and professional agencies. These placements offer real immersion in Deaf culture and the chance to apply your skills in authentic settings, supported throughout by expert, research active staff.
Graduates who meet the national professional standards can register with NRCPD or the Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community, entering the sector fully prepared for a wide range of rewarding BSL related careers.
You’ll move from beginner BSL to professional competence through hands-on interpreting and translation training, grounded in linguistics, communication studies and Deaf Studies.
Work-based learning is embedded throughout all four years, including community engagement with local Deaf organisations, full-time national or international placements, and supervised interpreting experience with experienced interpreters and professional agencies. These placements offer real immersion in Deaf culture and the chance to apply your skills in authentic settings, supported throughout by expert, research active staff.
Graduates who meet the national professional standards can register with NRCPD or the Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community, entering the sector fully prepared for a wide range of rewarding BSL related careers.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA (Hons) British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) prepares you to become a confident, professional British Sign Language (BSL)/English interpreter and translator, while building the advanced BSL skills needed for a range of careers in the Deaf and interpreting sectors.
You’ll move from beginner BSL to professional competence through hands-on interpreting and translation training, grounded in linguistics, communication studies and Deaf Studies.
Work-based learning is embedded throughout all four years, including community engagement with local Deaf organisations, full-time national or international placements, and supervised interpreting experience with experienced interpreters and professional agencies. These placements offer real immersion in Deaf culture and the chance to apply your skills in authentic settings, supported throughout by expert, research active staff.
Graduates who meet the national professional standards can register with NRCPD or the Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community, entering the sector fully prepared for a wide range of rewarding BSL related careers.
You’ll move from beginner BSL to professional competence through hands-on interpreting and translation training, grounded in linguistics, communication studies and Deaf Studies.
Work-based learning is embedded throughout all four years, including community engagement with local Deaf organisations, full-time national or international placements, and supervised interpreting experience with experienced interpreters and professional agencies. These placements offer real immersion in Deaf culture and the chance to apply your skills in authentic settings, supported throughout by expert, research active staff.
Graduates who meet the national professional standards can register with NRCPD or the Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community, entering the sector fully prepared for a wide range of rewarding BSL related careers.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
30+
- Highers BBBB (over two sittings)
- A-Levels BBC
- International Baccalaureate 30 points
- BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
- HNC B in graded unit
- HND BB
Minimum entry requirements
- Highers BBBC (over two sittings)
- A-Levels BCC
- International Baccalaureate 30 points
- BTEC Extended Diploma MMM
- HNC B in graded unit
- HND BC / CB
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
20,080 GBP
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Entry requirements
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Application requirements
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Value
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Application requirements
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Entry requirements
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