British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies)

Heriot-Watt University
Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years LanguagesEnglish literature and creative writingEnglish language

A-Level Entry

BBC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

This programme in key aspects is unique in the UK. It allows you to study British Sign Language (BSL) to a professional level and become trained to work as a BSL/English Interpreter and Translator, and to use BSL proficiently in related professional areas. During Year 3 you can either undertake a full-time placement working in the UK signing community with organisations in the field or study abroad at one of our partner universities. Graduates successfully completing all specified components of this programme are able to register as full Members of the Register of Sign Language Interpreters with NRCPD, the national registration body in the UK for sign language interpreting, and also with SASLI (Scottish Association of Sign Language interpreters).

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
Scottish Higher AABB
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Languages, English literature and creative writing, English language
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000