BECOME A BSL INTERPRETER WITH REMARK!

Signature Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting - BSL/English

Part 1 - January 2027 Intake

Finished your BSL Level 6 and ready to take the next step? Our British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting Diploma, accredited by Signature, offers the perfect opportunity to advance your career. The Signature Interpreting Diploma (see here for the full specification) is divided into two Parts:

• Part 1 - Includes 5 assessments, focusing both theoretical and practical elements.

• Part 2 - Includes 12 assessments, including both internally and externally assessed components.

Both parts are sold separately, and you must book each part individually.

What makes our course different?

• The course is led by Remark!, a Deaf-led organisation and our aim will be to deliver highly proficient interpreters.

• We have several international experts who will deliver guest lectures.

• The course will primarily be delivered through BSL.

COURSE TEACHERS

Andy van Niekerk, Annie O’Shea (PGCHE, RSLI, CAVA) and guest teachers, including Professor Vermeerbergen from KU Leuven University in Belgium, and Debra Russel, honorary president of the World Association for Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI).

ASSESSMENT AND INTERVIEW DAY 

Next Face-to-Face Interview Day at Remark! - Contact us now to book your slot at our Assessment and Interview Day.

Alternatively, interviews can be facilitated via Microsoft Teams on different dates, if necessary. Contact us now to book your interview.

£115, non-refundable deposit is required to book a spot for the Interview. This is not returned in the event you are not offered a place on the course, but written feedback will be given.

The times for the course will be 10am – 5pm, Fridays and Saturdays as follows:

PART 1 

• January 29th + 30th, 2027

• February 26th + 27th, 2027

• April 9th + 10th, 2027

• May 28th + 29th, 2027

• June 25th + 26th, 2027

• July 23rd + 24th, 2027

• September 24th + 25th, 2027

• October 22nd + 23rd, 2027

• November 19th + 20th, 2027

• December 10th + 11th, 2027

PART 2 (For those who have completed Part 1 before December 2026)

Please note that the dates for Part 2 shown below are for students who have completed Part 1 before December 2026 and are continuing onto Part 2.

We also accept applications from students who completed Part 1 at a different centre and wish to transfer to Remark! to continue onto Part 2.

(If you completed Part 1 at a different centre, you must complete a interview with us, as we need to assess your progress and ensure the standards are met)

• January 15th + 16th, 2027

• February 12th + 13th, 2027

• March 12th + 13th, 2027

• May 14th + 15th, 2027

• June 11th + 12th 2027

• July 9th + 10th, 2027

• September 10th + 11th, 2027

• October 8th + 9th, 2027

• November 5th + 6th, 2027

• December 4th + 5th, 2027

• GRADUATION – Early January 2028, contingent upon receiving results from Signature.
  

ASSESSMENTS

Part 1 Assessments

• A 3,000-word essay or 30 minutes structured BSL.

• A business plan that outlines how you will manage your interpreting.

• A glossary within a specific domain of your choice e.g., legal.

• 4 preparations for interpreting assignments. These should 2,000 words or 20 minutes structured BSL.

• A professional development plan that has SMART goals and covers a minimum period of 6 months.

Part 2 Assessments

• Assessments 1 - 6 are internally assessed. These are video recorded and must be at least 15 minutes in duration, and includes both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Assessments 3 - 6 also require a critical analysis of 2,000 words each.

• Assessments 7 - 12 are externally assessed.

• Assessments 7 - 9 cover simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.

• Assessment 10 is a remote assessment.

• Assessments 11 and 12 are translations from an English text to BSL and from BSL to written English respectively.

FEES

Part 1 - £3,645

Part 2 - £3,995

Payment plans are available.       

All costs inclusive of VAT and exam fees.

Watch the video to see our teachers and students share their experiences in BSL!

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