British Sign Language & Deaf Studies
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
- Our ‘others in English studies’ courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction (NSS, 2022).
- Our ‘others in English studies’ courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked 1st in the UK for learning opportunities and 1st in the UK for learning community (NSS, 2022).
- 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.
Module overview
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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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.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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This course is based in the School of Humanities, Language & Global Studies located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries
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