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University of Central Lancashire: British Sign Language / English Interpreting
| Institution | University of Central Lancashire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology and Humanities |
| Web | http://www.uclan.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
British Sign Language (BSL) is the sign language used in the UK to communicate with Deaf or hard-of-hearing people. It is a language of space and movement using the hands, body, face and head. There are approximately 70,000 Deaf people in the UK whose preferred language is BSL.
This course will enable you to apply your knowledge and skills in strategies for planning, delivering and reviewing your own professional interpreting work. It offers interpreters a structured career and professional development route that enables those currently practising to improve their skills and achieve not only a postgraduate diploma, but also nationally recognised qualification status.
The overall aim of this postgraduate course is to produce practitioners with high order interpreting skills who will be able to interpret between Deaf people whose first or preferred language is BSL and the many hearing people with whom they interact.
The course 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.
Why study with us - The course is taught over weekends, one weekend every other month for two years.
- Successful completion of the course will enable you to register and work as a Professional British Sign Language interpreter.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
PgDip (Initial Qualification)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
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