University of Wolverhampton - Graduate Programs

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MA Interpreting

University of Wolverhampton - Graduate Programs

Faculty:school of Social, Historical and Political Studies
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Language Interpretation and Translation
Course Based:Yes
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,750

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds to Canadian Dollars. The actual cost may vary due to exchange rate.

Careers:InterpretersTranslators

Description:

The course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in sign language interpreting or translation (SLT/I) within several domains to enhance employability. The qualification with develop theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and performance in interpreting and will be relevant for interpreters who work as sign language interpreters or translators and have English or British Sign Language as one of their working languages. The course is intellectually stimulating and upon completion learners will have the skills, knowledge and understanding to apply theoretical frameworks to real world interpreting and translation situations, support co-interpreters/translators and engage in complex SLT/I work in the medical, legal and conference domains.

Prerequisites:

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    A first or second class (2:2 or above) Undergraduate Honours Degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above. International applicants with an equivalent of a 2:2 or above honours degree in Interpreting of their national sign language and spoken language with either English or BSL at NVQ 6 / C1 fluency and C1 fluency in their native sign language, may be accepted on the course. In such cases, admission to the programme will be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to continue to benefit from and achieve the award. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

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    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
    Application Notes : If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or above overall (5.5 in each element) or evidence of English proficiency equivalent to the above.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 20, 2022