Overview

This Advancing Practice in Signed and Spoken Language Interpreting course at Queen Margaret University is delivered online, making it accessible to interpreters from across the UK and internationally.

Why QMU?

Unique opportunity to further your studies: This accessible online course is perfect for signed/spoken language interpreters looking for further study to develop professional practice within a research-informed framework.Staff expertise and experience: This course is designed and delivered by practising sign language interpreters with experience of research in applied linguistics/translation and interpreting studies.A flexible route to an academic qualification or CPD : Delivered online, this course offers the option to study single modules or study for the full MSc.Responsive: The course advances the recognition of interpreting skills in specialist domains of work.A practice profession approach to interpreting: Demand Control-Schema is embedded throughout the course to equip students to advance their reflective practice and ethical decision-making.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Practice of Interpreting

Interpreting in Healthcare Settings

Interpreting in Mental Healthcare Settings

Interpreting in Justice Settings

Interpreting in Educational Settings

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Single module study (September entry): 30 June

Single module study (January entry): 30 October

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 10 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Up-to-date registration for BSL/English interpreters from the UK.

A minimum of three years of experience post-registration, or at least three years of experience for those for whom registration is not available.
Other:
As applicants are likely to come from a wide variety of backgrounds in relation to previous academic qualifications, each application will be considered individually.
Two references are required (usually from a supervisor and/or colleague in a higher position).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

1145 GBP / module

≈ 1145 GBP / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1145 GBP / module

≈ 1145 GBP / module

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Advancing Practice in Signed and Spoken Language Interpreting.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Why QMU?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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