Courses


Graduate Diploma in British Sign Language and Communication Studies

Department of Education and Social Science

Course Details

Two years, part-time

Course Outline

This two year part-time course is aimed at language professionals working with the Deaf community and also for those people seeking to develop careers as British Sign Language/English Interpreters. This course will enable students to improve their signing skills whilst working towards professional and academic qualifications.   The level of BSL tuition on this course is the equivalent to the CACDP NVQ level 3.  Upon successful completion of the course, students may be eligible to register as a Junior Trainee Interpreter (JTI).

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.  

 
GRADUATE DILPOMA IN BSL & COMMUNICATION STUDIES FACTSHEET:
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/factsheets/class/edu/3821.pdf