Overview

The University has long been recognised for world-leading research, continuous top student satisfaction rates and pioneering work on employability skills.

Key facts

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 in BSL

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Deaf People in Society

Deaf Communities and Culture

Education for Everyone?

Language, Gender and Identity

Deaf World Debates

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*

Pass Access Course: 104-112 points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects

T Level: M

GCSEs: GCSE English Language at grade C and GCSE Maths at grade C are not required for this course

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: £1,630 per 20 credits (UK)

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Future careers in BSL

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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