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

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University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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30Nov
University of Central Lancashire - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Course Overview Interested in visual language learning and exploring deaf culture? Do you want to begin training to become a BSL/English Interpreter? Our British Sign Language and Deaf Studies degree is the ground-breaking course for you. We have 30 years expertise in teaching British Sign Language and Deaf Studies. We are a UK leader in the training of BSL-English interpreters. On completion of our course, you will be able to register as a Trainee BSL/English Interpreter. You will study all aspects of deafness as a social and cultural phenomenon. You will be immersed in Deaf culture, history and education, will develop fluency in British Sign Language and will learn sign linguistics and the theories surrounding BSL/English interpreting. You will become part of a vibrant signing community within a close-knit deaf and hearing programme. Why study with us

  • You will participate in Community Engagement that will help you to gain real-world experience at local and regional events where sign language users are gathering.
  • You will undertake field trips and visit places of interest, such as the British Deaf History Museum.
  • We offer you modules which will inspire you and provide you with the skills you need to enable you to gain employment within the Deaf community or within the wider world of work.
What you’ll do
  • You will be taught by a mixed deaf and hearing team comprised of experts in the field of Deaf Studies, BSL/English interpreting and Deaf Studies-related research.
  • 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. BSL is taught solely in sign language; theory sessions in English or BSL via an interpreter.
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. You could also work for deaf welfare organisations, become a social worker or educational support worker. Maybe you’ll want to find a job in the media or police or go on to study higher degrees, take up research, be a freelancer or run your own business? All are valid career options on graduation.

Modules

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

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
84%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 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 (BSL) and Deaf Studies at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS