British Sign Language / English Interpreting and Translation MA/PGDip

Programme at a Glance

The PGDip course comprises twelve two-day blocks (contact time) over a two year period. Except in exceptional circumstances, students will be expected to be working as BSL/English interpreters or doing some type of communication support for Deaf people whilst attending the course. Only through such contact and practice will students be able to develop the level of competence required and have the opportunity to collect the necessary evidence to complete their portfolios.

Course Structure and Regulations

The postgraduate diploma consists of the following modules:

• DF4001 Developing BSL Performance
• DF4004 Principles of BSL/English Interpreting
• DF4002 English as a Source and Target Language
• DF4003 From Translation to Simultaneous Interpreting
• DF4000 Interpreting as a Profession
• DF4011 Critical Interpreting Analysis

The three modules that comprise the top-up to the MA are:

• DF4012 BSL – Advanced Analysis and Application
• DF4013 English - Advanced Analysis and Application
• DF4991 Dissertation