Interpreting (British Sign Language/English)

As a graduate of this course you will be able to:

Apply conceptual, theoretical and vocational knowledge of BSL to the study of Deaf people and their language.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Deaf issues within the wider context of hearing impairment.
Develop interpersonal skills in a bilingual environment and gain/demonstrate an awareness of the impact of the interpreter upon the communities they serve.
Evidence knowledge of interpreting ethics and protocol in a number of interpreting settings.
Graduate individuals to work cohesively in an interpreting environment in accordance with the national interpreting registration standards.
Sustain and foster the enjoyment of lifelong learning within the professional development of individual interpreters.

2019 Entry

British Sign Language (BSL) Signature Level 2

Please note students with BSL qualifications over 2 years old, or with BSL to the required entry level or above but who do not possess a formal language qualification (for example, a native language user), will be required to complete a skills assessment.
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‘A’ levels at grades BBC - CCC
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM
BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction). onal Registration Body...