Courses


BA (Hons) Deaf Studies and Education

Combined/Joint Honours Unit

Course Details

Combined Honours, Three years full-time
UCAS Code: BX63 BA/DSEd
Specific Entry Requirements: 160pts

Course Outline

This degree course combines Deaf Studies and Education modules, enabling students to link their study of deaf issues with important educational issues.  This degree route is particularly appropriate for students considering a career in education or for those wishing to be educational interpreters.  (Students who intend to train as teachers of the deaf should contact the course leader for further advice).

During the first stage of this course, students are required to take compulsory modules in both Deaf Studies and Education.  These modules will provide students with a basic introduction to deafness and the deaf community, along with introducing the current educational policy and provision in England.  As students progress they will have the opportunity to select from a wide range of modules, including modules which involve working in an educational setting.  In the final year of their degree course all students are required to complete a dissertation.


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.

  

DEAF STUDIES COMBINED HONOURS FACTSHEET:
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/factsheets/combhon/CH4022.pdf