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BA in Sign Language Interpreting

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Hamburg

Program Overview

Inclusion is an important keyword in today's society; In order to enable the deaf and hearing impaired to live in the center of society, the training of interpreters is essential. The bachelor's degree program in Sign Language Interpretation provides not only solid knowledge of German Sign Language (DGS), but also practical interpreting competence in the German and DGS languages. Further study goals include the acquisition of translation-related specialist knowledge, knowledge of sign languages and deaf communities as well as the acquisition of the scientific competence to critically re fl ect these specialist knowledge.

Program Key Stats

€650 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

2.8
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Additional Information & Requirements

German Secondary school leaving certificate Abitur, Proof of sufficient knowledge of German (uncertified copy), DSH scores, the signed print-out of your online application, the proof of your preliminary documentation, TestAS certificate (uncertified copy), a maximum score of 30 points for the HZB grade (with a HZB score of 1.0), Academic Transcripts, English Language Proficiency.

Career Options

  • Job assistant
  • Accompanying interpreter
  • Translation assistant in the processing of information in the new media

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