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British Sign Language and Deaf Studies at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

Course summary

Course Overview Interested in visual language learning and exploring deaf culture? Our British Sign Language and Deaf Studies degree is the ground-breaking course for you. Why study with us

  • You will undertake field trips and that will help you to gain real-world experience at local and regional events where sign language users are gathering, as well as places of interest to the course, such as the British Deaf History Museum trip.
  • You may be offered an opportunity to join an international trip to experience other sign languages and cultures.
  • Given the wealth of modules on offer you’ll be able to tailor the course to meet your interests and career goals.
What you’ll do
  • You’ll be taught by a mixed deaf and hearing team including Lynne Barnes, a National Teaching Fellow with award-winning work in deaf studies.
  • You’ll be offered study and work placements in deaf communities.
  • Facilities for this programme include dedicated BSL teaching rooms and a BSL language lab.
Future careers There are many careers and professions you could join with a BA (Hons) British Sign Language and Deaf Studies degree, including lecturing in higher and further education, teaching, and working as an interpreter.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
Q160
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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56%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
84%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
British Sign Language and Deaf Studies at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS