Course summary
If you’re an experienced interpreter working between a signed and spoken language, this course provides a unique master’s level opportunity to achieve a recognised academic qualification with a focus on specialist areas of interpreting practice. This course is delivered online, making it accessible to interpreters from across the UK and internationally. The course is designed to provide an online post-registration qualification for interpreters working between signed and spoken languages. You will be able to achieve a recognised qualification in your current specialist areas of interpreting or in the areas you wish to develop your practice (for example, healthcare, mental healthcare, legal settings, arts and culture or education). Where applicable, interpreters will be able to use study on this course to fulfil the CPD requirements of their professional registration body, either by undertaking the full programme or by taking single modules as an associate student
Modules
Core modules: Theory and Practice of Interpreting 1 (20 credits) Theory and Practice of Interpreting 2 (20 credits) If studying for the MSc you will also complete a module on Research Methods (20 credits) and a dissertation module (60 credits). Elective modules include*: Interpreting in Healthcare Settings (20 credits) Interpreting in Mental Healthcare Settings (20 credits) Interpreting in Justice Settings (20 credits) Interpreting in Educational Settings (20 credits) Interpreting in Arts and Culture Settings (20 credits) Interpreting in Employment Settings (20 credits) Supportive Practice (20 credits)
Entry requirements
Applicants to the programme must be working as registered BSL/English interpreters (usually with NRCPD or SASLI/SRLPDC) and have at least three years of post-qualification experience. Students that have previously studied at graduate level may be considered for entry directly to 2nd module. Applicants to the programme should have either an honours degree leading to registration as a BSL/English interpreter, an undergraduate general (unclassified) degree in any subject along with substantive work experience, or no formal degree level qualification but substantive professional experience that maps to Level 10 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, along with evidence of commitment to study and continuing professional development. Each application will be considered individually.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £1040 | Module |
| International | £1040 | Module |
| England | £1040 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1040 | Module |
| Scotland | £1040 | Module |
| Wales | £1040 | Module |
| Channel Islands | £1040 | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £1040 | Module |
Additional fee information
Fees per 20 credit module. The dissertation fee is £1,560.
Provider information
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU