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Important update for people applying for our Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting course from September 2025. We are very grateful for the huge interest in our interpreting diploma course, which is testament to the success of our graduates. We continue to receive a high volume of applications for a limited number of places.…

Why did you want to become a BSL/English interpreter? I previously worked in Mental Health settings that supported Deaf people and was fortunate enough to observe the amazing work that the interpreters did and this inspired me to get into it myself. What training and qualifications did you have before you joined the INT course?…

Why did you want to become a BSL/English interpreter?? I decided to become a BSL/English interpreter after a career change. In my previous jobs, I was using BSL on a daily basis and in my last role that also involved some interpreting. I thought it would be worth developing that skill further and also to give me…

We are pleased to report on our most recent pass rates for the Signature Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting and Translation qualification for the 2022/23 academic year. Overall, we achieved a 92% first time pass rate across all of our interpreting courses and a total of 40 students. Almost 60% of students achieved…

What is your deaf family background? Both of my parents are deaf as well as my extended family. I grew up using BSL at home everyday as my first language.   What BSL training and qualifications did you have before you joined the IDPHS course, if any? I had already done my Level 6 BSL…

What is your deaf family background?  I grew up with a profoundly Deaf mother and brother, as well as grandparents and many family/friends on my mother’s side. BSL was my first language and one I used in everyday life at home. What BSL training and qualifications did you have before you joined the IDPHS course,…

Why did you want to become a deaf interpreter and translator? I was working as a TV presenter and previously a support worker. As part of my support worker role I would regularly translate documentation to support Deaf individuals. I became interested in the translation and interpreting process and decided to formalise my studies to…