Overview

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

Over 60% of British Sign Language/English interpreters working in the UK have studied here.

We’re also a UK leader in the training of BSL-English interpreters.

We have over 25 years expertise in teaching British Sign Language and Deaf Studies.

Great Opportunities

There are many careers and professions you could join with a British Sign Language and Deaf Studies (Hons) course at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) degree, including lecturing in higher and further education, teaching, and working as an interpreter.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Deaf People in Society

Communities, Cultures and Identities

Historical Development of BSL

Employability and the Deaf Community

Sign Linguistics

Sign and Society

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Special Education View 61 other Bachelors in Special Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS: 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
IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
GCSEs: GCSE English Language at grade C and GCSE Maths at grade C are not required for this course

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Tuition Fee

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International

17325 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17325 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time: £1,540 per 20 credits

Living costs for Preston

751 - 1425 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for British Sign Language and Deaf Studies (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Preston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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