The Ethics of Interpreting

The Ethics of Interpreting covers ethics in all settings including healthcare, legal interpreting in garda stations and courts, social protection and international protection. Students will have the opportunity to share their experiences of how they have dealt with real life ethical dilemmas and to learn about best practice approaches and codes of ethics. The end of course assessment will be an academic essay. This course will be taught online on Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. commencing on 15th January and ending by 13th April.

The Department of Health has kindly agreed to fund a limited number of bursaries worth €500 each. The criteria for granting bursaries are:

• Currently working as a healthcare interpreter
• Currently working as an interpreter in other settings (garda stations, courts etc)
• Prior qualification in interpreting or translation or languages
• Financial circumstances

• 100% online
• 100% continuous assessment
• Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of a 2(ii) undergraduate degree in any discipline
• The closing date for applications is 6 p.m. on Wednesday the 2nd of January 2024

When you apply, you will need to provide the following documents:

(1) A scanned copy of your passport
(2) Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable 
(3)  If applicable, applicants must provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see this link for details.
(4) A 500-750 word (max) personal statement including:

• Why you wish to study the programme;
• Your experience/proficiency with the languages you use or plan to use as an interpreter

(5) Your application for the Department of Health bursary
(6) Your up to date CV 

Note: If you have already completed LC587M Healthcare Interpreting Practice, it is sufficient to apply and upload your application for the Department of Health bursary.

For academic queries about the programme please contact: - mary.phelan@dcu.ie