MSc Advancing Practice in Signed / Spoken Interpreting
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 .
You will complete a range of modules . Two core modules in the Theory and Practice of Interpreting will enable you to gain a grounding in current translation and interpreting concepts and practice . Elective modules will allow you to tailor your study to the areas of professional practice in which you are currently engaged , or areas in which you would like your work to develop .
Structure
You can opt to study for the full MSc , a PgDip or a PgCert . You can also register as an associate student to complete a single module for CPD . On completion of a single module , you may wish to complete further modules and progress your studies to a named award .
Teaching , learning and assessment
The entire course is delivered online . You will use an extensive range of learning technologies and multimedia resources to support directed , independent learning . Contact between staff and students can involve recorded or live online lectures , seminars , case-based discussions and tutorials .
Your performance on the course will be assessed through your engagement with online discussion , case studies , essays and e-portfolios . Students completing the MSc will also complete a dissertation .
Teaching hours and attendance
The course is part-time , with all course material delivered online . Each 20-credit module will equate with approximately 200 hours of study , which will include regular online contact and independent experiential learning . Tutorials are normally scheduled on weekday evenings , for students ’ convenience .
Industry links and accreditation
In the UK , successful participation in individual modules is recognised as fulfilling the annual mandatory continuing professional development ( CPD ) requirements of the National Registers for Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People ( NRCPD ), and the Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community ( SRLPDC ).
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 )
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( November 2021 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Placement
There are no placements on this course , but you will be required to relate your learning to your specialist area of practice . Relevant professional practice or work shadowing is therefore a requirement for enrolment to some modules .
Careers
Graduates of this course will be able to bring a more analytical , reflective and evidence-based approach to their professional practice and apply the principles of ethical decision-making to their work in a wide range of contexts .
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