Overview

The British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) (Hons) course from Heriot-Watt University focuses on practical and applied language skills, interpreting and translating skills, communication studies, linguistics, translation and interpreting studies and Deaf studies.

Key Features

Uniquely in this course during year 3, students are placed full time with signing organisations in the UK or at one of our International partner universities. (Please note that BSL placements are self-financed and students may be required to undertake placements anywhere in the UK.

In year four students have the additional opportunity to work closely with professional interpreters in real-life situations on placement, gaining vital work-place experience.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intensive Beginners

British Sign Language Interpreting and Translating

Deaf People in Society and Culture and

Comparative Studies

Sign Linguistics

General Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting View 19 other Bachelors 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirements

Highers AABB including main language at A (over two sittings)

A-Levels BBC (including main language)

Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with main language at Higher Level 5)

BTEC DDM (Main language at A-Level B or equivalent required)

HNC B in graded unit (with main language Higher A or A-Level B grade or equivalent)

HND BB

Minimum entry requirements

Highers BBBC including main language at B (over two sittings)

A-Levels BCC including main language at B

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

20080 GBP / year

≈ 20080 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Scotland: Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,250

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

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