Courses


BA (Hons) British Sign Language

Department of Education and Social Science

Course Details

Single Honours, three years full-time
Arrangements can be made for a flexible part-time course of study
UCAS Code: subject to validation
Specific entry requirement: 180 points; CACDP BSL Level 2 / equivalent.

Course Outline

The UK's first degree of its kind, this course enables students to develop high-level BSL skills, linked to wider aspects of the signing world: Deaf culture, sign linguistics, BSL variation, history and socio-political issues. You know the Deaf world is on the move, you know some BSL - so here's your chance for an active BSL education! We aim to produce graduates who thoroughly understand BSL and issues surrounding it and are ready for employment in a signing environment. Students will study BSL throughout the course and are able to focus on areas such as translation/interpreting, signed poetry and performance, or BSL teaching. Students have opportunities to learn other sign languages and study abroad. Employability will be central throughout with work placements using BSL available. Graduates will find many career options open to them, from interpreting and community development to education and research. Some graduates may also choose to undertake postgraduate studies (eg. MA in BSL/English Interpreting).


Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The Deaf Studies team utilise a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, practical tasks and video work.  In addition to this, guest speakers are regularly invited to contribute their knowledge and experience to lectures. Students are expected to actively participate in class sessions and also to undertake independent study and reading.   As the University is a registered Assessment Centre for disabled students, we strive to provide the appropriate technical and human support to ensure students have equal access to their course. Deaf students on this course (as throughout the University) have access to a variety of technical equipment and can be supported by interpreters, note-takers and lip-speakers as appropriate.

The majority of Deaf Studies modules are assessed through coursework.  Although some assignments may involve the traditional ‘written essay’ format, the Deaf Studies team are keen to incorporate other types of assessment.  For example, students are encouraged to conduct individual and group presentations, poster presentations, project work, video work and self/peer evaluations.  Assignments for the British Sign Language modules generally involve practical tasks and in-class assessments.  

BA (HONS) BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE FACTSHEET
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/factsheets/class/edu/8983.pdf