BECOME A BSL INTERPRETER WITH REMARK!

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

Part 1 - September 2025 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 

18th July 2025 at Remark!

Alternatively, interviews can be facilitated via ZOOM 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 11am – 5pm, Fridays and Saturdays as follows:

PART 1 

• September 26th + 27th 2025

• October 24th + 25th 2025

• November 28th + 29th 2025

• January 30th + 31st 2026

• February 27th + 28th 2026

• March 27th + 28th 2026

• April 24th + 25th 2026

• May 22nd + 23rd 2026

• June 26th + 27th 2026

PART 2 (For those who have completed Part 1 before December 2025)

Please note that the dates for Part 2 shown below are for students who have completed Part 1 before December 2025 and are continuing onto Part 2. If you begin Part 1 in September 2025, you will not be eligible to join Part 2 until the next intake starting in September 2026, after completing Part 1.)

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 16th + 17th, 2026

• February 13th + 14th, 2026

• March 13th + 14th, 2026

• April 10th + 11th, 2026

• May 8th + 9th, 2026

• June 12th + 13th, 2026

• July 10th + 11th, 2026

• August 7th + 8th 2026

• September 11th + 12th 2026

• October 16th + 17th 2026

• GRADUATION – December 2026, 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 - £3,495

Part 2 - £3,895

Payment plans are available.       

All costs inclusive of VAT and exam fees.