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Study Details: MA/PgDip: 12 weekend blocks over 2 years
The PGDip in British Sign Language/ English Interpreting and Translation includes theoretically based knowledge of language, linguistics and culture required in order to understand the various client groups’ language choices and interact appropriately with them, and the practical language manipulation skills that are required of competent interpreters. Successful completion of the PGDip allows students to register with the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind people (NRCPD)
Intermediate level British Sign Language skills (i.e. CACDP/SIGNATURE/NRCPD Stage 3 or equivalent)
An undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent
Potential to achieve postgraduate level academic performance (including linguistic performance)
Potential to function as a competent member of the target work-force.
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Successful students will be eligible to register and work as Professional British Sign Language interpreters.
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:
The three modules that comprise the top-up to the MA are:
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