DPSI Law

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Overview

The Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) is a nationally-recognised qualification that serves as a benchmark for professional standards in the interpreting profession.

DPSI Online offers this exam fully online every month from February to November.

This diploma is awarded by iCQ.

Upcoming Exam Dates

Exams are held every month except for December/January.

Please enrol at least 5 weeks before the next date.

February 2024: 20th (Oral Units) and 21st (Written Units)

March 2024: 19th (Oral Units) and 20th (Written Units)

April 2024: 16th (Oral Units) and 17th (Written Units)

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Exam Units

Unit 01 – Interpret consecutively and simultaneously to and from English in Legal, Police and Immigration contexts

Unit 02 – Provide a sight translation into English in Legal, Police and Immigration contexts

Unit 03 – Provide a sight translation from English in Legal, Police and Immigration contexts

Unit 04 – Provide a written translation into English in Legal, Police and Immigration contexts

Unit 05 – Provide a written translation from English in Legal, Police and Immigration contexts

Exam Options

All units: £699

Unit 1: £195 | Units 2 – 5: £155 per unit

Registration Fee: £180

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this qualification internationally recognised?

It is a nationally recognised qualification because it focusses on the UK Criminal Justice and legal system. You would need to check with the relevant organisations abroad to see if they accept this.

Do I need to complete a preparatory course before sitting the exam?

Many candidates sit the exam with little to no preparation, which accounts for the low pass rate for this qualification. Therefore, we recommend you attend a preparatory course before you attempt the exam.

Is the registration (certification) fee included in the exam price?

No, the registration fee of £180 is payable upon successfully passing all 5 units of the exam in order to claim your diploma.

Do you offer the option to bundle the course and exam together?

Yes, we offer a bundle that includes the DPSI Law One-to-One preparatory course and the Exam: All Units. Here you save £49 and have the option to spread the payments over 10 months.

What if I fail one or more of the units?

You have 3 years to retake and pass the failed units. Once you successfully pass all 5 units you will be asked to pay the £180 registration fee so that the awarding body issues your diploma.

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