Legal Interpreting Diploma

Middlesex University

Postgraduate

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    October

Would you like to work as a legal interpreter? This course is just for you!

Global migration has increased, this means that legal interpreters and translators are in demand, not only in the UK but abroad.

This Diploma in Legal Interpreting is made to equip students with the theory and practical experience to teach interpreting and translation in criminal and civil area.

In this is 45 credit course we prepare students for a successful career in Public Service Interpreting and Translation (PSIT) and also for the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) tests.

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Location

Start date

London
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The Burroughs, NW4 4BT

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
UK & EU
International
How to apply
Qualifications
January start
Native or near-native ability in English and one other language to CEFR level C1/C2
Interview with programme leader
A full curriculum vitae showing previous education and employment.
October start
Successful completion of the Foundations module OR
100 hours minimum of formal interpreting experience, preferably in public service OR Level 3 Community Interpreting Certificate OR other academic background in interpreting and translation Transfer students page.

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For the DPSI foundation course starting next January, how many classes a week at the university and on what days?

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Subjects

  • Translation
  • Interpreting
  • Credit
  • Public
  • Foundations
  • Language
  • Legal
  • Skills
  • Public service
  • Legal Interpreting
  • Legal specialisation
  • Medical interpreter
  • Translation qualification
  • Linguists

Course programme

Course content

What will you study on the Diploma in Legal Interpreting?

The Diploma in Legal Interpreting consists of two modules:

DPSI: Foundations (15 credits)
This module is designed for those new to the discipline of interpreting and translation. It is a spring term module and runs from January to June each year.

DPSI: Legal Specialisation (30 credits)
This module builds on the foundations laid in the Foundations module and teaches you the skills you need to work as a medical interpreter. The module runs from October to April/May. In addition to preparing you to graduate with an undergraduate level interpreting and translation qualification, the module prepares you for the Chartered Institute of Linguists Educational Trust Diploma in Public Service Interpreting, legal option.

Those with 100 hours of accredited interpreting experience, the Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting or an academic background in languages can apply to be considered for direct entry into the Legal Specialisation module.

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