MSc Sign Language Interpreting (EUMASLI) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,192 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our innovative international MSc Sign Language Interpreting (EUMASLI) programme is intended to contribute to the development of the professional field of interpreting between deaf and hearing people in Europe. This master’s degree will prepare you to participate in research, development and management functions in your respective country. 

Our programme’s strength lies in its international outlook and its collaborative spirit. Organised and delivered by Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Humak University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), the programme brings together teachers and students from around the world in a joint effort to move the field of sign language interpreting forward. It affords scope for individual development and encourages cooperation across geographical, cultural and conceptual borders. 

Over the study period of two and a half years, you’ll travel to participate in block seminars at all partner universities and engage in online activities and self-study. 

Applications

The next intake of students will be in September 2027. The EUMASLI MSc programme runs in three year cycles. Each cohort of students completes their studies across the three universities before the next cohort begins.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our innovative international MSc Sign Language Interpreting (EUMASLI) programme is intended to contribute to the development of the professional field of interpreting between deaf and hearing people in Europe. This master’s degree will prepare you to participate in research, development and management functions in your respective country. 

Our programme’s strength lies in its international outlook and its collaborative spirit. Organised and delivered by Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Humak University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), the programme brings together teachers and students from around the world in a joint effort to move the field of sign language interpreting forward. It affords scope for individual development and encourages cooperation across geographical, cultural and conceptual borders. 

Over the study period of two and a half years, you’ll travel to participate in block seminars at all partner universities and engage in online activities and self-study. 

Applications

The next intake of students will be in September 2027. The EUMASLI MSc programme runs in three year cycles. Each cohort of students completes their studies across the three universities before the next cohort begins.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
  • First academic degree: preferably but not necessarily in sign language interpreting or related subjects.
  • Minimum of three year's work experience as a practising professional sign language interpreter by the time of admission to the programme.
  • English language equivalent to level 6.5 of the International English Language Testing System, IELTS, corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Languages.



While the programme is not specifically designed for Deaf interpreters, we welcome applications by Deaf people who fulfil the general requirements.

1 Year
Sep-2027

Domestic
10,528 GBP
International
21,192 GBP

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