British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) - MA (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University

Student rating

(4.2)

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DATA SOURCE:

UNISTATS, UCAS

Qualification

Integrated Master of Arts (with Honours)

Location

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2026

Duration

4 Year

Course info

This programme in key aspects is unique in the UK. It allows you to study British Sign Language (BSL) to a professional level and become trained to work as a BSL/English Interpreter and Translator, and to use BSL proficiently in related professional areas. During Year 3 you can either undertake a full-time placement working in the UK signing community with organisations in the field or study abroad at one of our partner universities. Graduates successfully completing all specified components of this programme are able to register as full Members of the Register of Sign Language Interpreters with NRCPD, the national registration body in the UK for sign language interpreting, and also with SASLI (Scottish Association of Sign Language interpreters).

What students say

Amira

Heriot-Watt University

British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) - MA (Hons)

I love Heriot-Watt's campus. It's full of nature and gorgeous. In terms of improvements, I would appreciate if the university provided rentable lockers because as someone who travels hours to get to uni I have a lot of stuff which I don't want to have to carry around all day.

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Lisa Dewaele

Heriot-Watt University

British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) - MA (Hons)

The campus facilities are great and the teachers are really supportive and kind. It could be handier to have a bus that goes directly to the campus from the airport and the other way around

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Sophia

Heriot-Watt University

British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) - MA (Hons)

Campus is really nice with lots of facilities but far away from city, more support when registering for the uni would be good especially for international Students

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Liv

Heriot-Watt University

British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) - MA (Hons)

The campus is big, full of green and perfect when you want to have your student life separate from your personal life (if you live outside campus). The facilities are great and fulfil every possible need, the student life is also very good and there's always something to do. The only thing I could complain about is on clear information, especially for international EU students after Brexit because it's all very scattered and unclear across the university's website.

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Elena Palomo

Heriot-Watt University

British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) - MA (Hons)

It could be improved by ensuring there's not so much noise on campus all the time. It seems there are works being done near the academic buildings all the time (which also affects some halls).

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Entry requirements

Exam type:

A level

BBC Grades/points required

Not currently available, please Contact University for up to date information.

Tuition fees

Student living

per year

Students from

DATA SOURCE:

UCAS / IDP Connect

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How University rating students rated:

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Overall rating

4.2

5 stars

36%

4 stars

49%

3 stars

10%

2 stars

1 star

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Ruth Carson

Heriot-Watt University

Reviewed: 27/11/23

British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies) - MA (Hons)

I travel into university everyday and take a train and a bus because of the location, however the campus is really nice and I love all the trees. seeing the wildlife between classes make you feel not as couped up at school as high school felt. Generally everyone at university is friendly and most people tend to mind there own business, you can meet people in lots of different ways - through your classes - societies - student union - sports unions - and more. When you arrive so does everyone else and everyone is looking to make friends and study buddies. I like to take advantage of Heriot-Watt's 24h Library in the mornings when it is quite to get my work started. The worst part about university is standing outside in the cold at bus stops and train stations but only because I commute from home but with some good music everything is fine. University is definitely a big change from high school but it is a new experience and one that will make memories for a life-time.

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