MA Interpreting
Entry requirements
- A first or second class (2:2 or above) Undergraduate Honours Degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above.
- A reference from a tutor who has supervised the applicant’s undergraduate studies and/or employer;
- NVQ level 6/C1 fluency in BSL
- And/or NVQ level 6/C1 fluency in English
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
The course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in sign language interpreting or translation (SLT/I) within several domains to enhance employability. The qualification with develop theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and performance in interpreting and will be relevant for interpreters who work as sign language interpreters or translators and have English or British Sign Language as one of their working languages.
Information for international students
International applicants with an equivalent of a 2:2 or above honours degree in Interpreting of their national sign language and spoken language with either English or BSL at NVQ 6 / C1 fluency and C1 fluency in their native sign language, may be accepted on the course.
In such cases, admission to the programme will be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to continue to benefit from and achieve the award. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- enquiries@wlv.ac.uk