Sign language interpretingfull time
Diplom-Gebärdensprachdolmetscher (FH)
Diplom (university of applied sciences)
Degree8 semesters
Standard period of study (amount)
Zwickau
Location
August 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Interpreting
Focus
German Sign Language, Interpreting Techniques in Theory and Practice, Sign Language - Linguistics
Annotation
Hearing-impaired people always encounter situations in which they are limited in communicating with hearing people. As a sign language interpreter, you have the task of bridging precisely these barriers. To achieve their goal, you facilitate communication between two languages and cultures. You are usually directly present in the situation. As a result, they must have an extensive cultural and specialist knowledge in order to Master the highly complex process of interpreting.
Admission requirements
Proof of aptitude assessment\; basic sign language course (at least 40 lesson units), (proof on the day of determining aptitude) or proof of equivalent competence
Lecture period
- 11.03.2024 - 30.06.2024
- 30.09.2024 - 28.01.2025
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Until 31.08.2025 (Universitywide deadline)
In the event of vacancies, you can also apply after this deadline.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Apply via www.uni-assist.de
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Apply via www.uni-assist.de
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Enquire at the university
Tuition fee
Fees
no tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
