Overview

At the Interpreting (British Sign Language - English) (Hons) course at University of Wolverhampton you will have access to a range of learning environments and technology to support your learning. These include, film studio, social work flat, mock hospital ward, collaborative classroom spaces and other areas to enhance your learning.

Your studies will culminate in an opportunity to prepare you for working as an interpreter. This is done through practical application of learning through a well-established work placement component in the final year. To date, upon graduation, students have found a high level of employability success.

What's unique about this course?

The course makes use of innovative teaching and learning practices in simulated learning environments.

Throughout the years, staff have been nominated for various awards in recognition of support for students and innovation in teaching.

External examiners through the years have commented on the high standard of teaching and varied assessment.

Potential Career Paths

A BA degree in British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting opens up a range of career opportunities in various sectors, such as:

British Sign Language Interpreter

Communication Support Worker

Deaf Support Worker

Video Relay Interpreter

Sign Language Tutor

Community Interpreter

Educational Interpreter

Sign Language Translator

Freelance Sign Language Interpreter

Access Coordinator

Deaf Services Coordinator

In-House Sign Language Interpreter

Health and Social Care Interpreter

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Sign Language

Deaf History and Heritages

Linguistics: British Sign Language

Deafblindness: Practical and Social Issues

Flourishing Deaf Lives

Interpreting

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting British Studies View 278 other Bachelors in British Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points

A Levels - grades CCC / BCD

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM

BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15995 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What's unique about this course?

Potential Career Paths

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Wolverhampton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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