British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies)

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA (Hons) British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme in key aspects is unique in the UK. It allows you to study British Sign Language (BSL) to a professional level and become trained to work as a BSL/English Interpreter and Translator, and to use BSL proficiently in related professional areas. During Year 3 you can either undertake a full-time placement working in the UK signing community with organisations in the field or study abroad at one of our partner universities. International tuition fees are £20,080 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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