MSc Sign Language Interpreting (EUMASLI)

• First academic degree: preferably but not necessarily in sign language interpreting or related subjects.  
• Minimum of three year’s work experience as a practising professional sign language interpreter by the time of admission to the programme.
• English language equivalent to level 6.5 of the International English Language Testing System, IELTS, corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Languages.

While the programme is not specifically designed for Deaf interpreters, we welcome applications by Deaf people who fulfil the general requirements.

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Sem 1

• Similarity and diversity in European sign languages
• Similarity and diversity in European Deaf communities
• Personal development and academic skills

• Introducing International Sign
• Interpreting and Translation Studies

• Translating between English and International Sign
• Developing the profession

• Interpreting between English and International Sign
• Research methods: Sign language interpreting and translation as profession & performance

• Thesis