Overview

The MA BSL and Applied Language Studies from Heriot-Watt University prepares students to become professionals working with deaf communities who use British Sign Language.

Key Features

It is designed to lead students from a beginners level of BSL to achieving professional competence in signed interactions and is taught by a deaf and hearing team.

In Levels 1, 2, and 4, students follow a mixture of mandatory and optional courses that develop their BSL language skills and explore different aspects of deaf history and culture.

In level 3, students will develop their employment-related skills through work placements within the deaf community in the UK.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

BSL

Deaf People in Society and Culture

Sign Linguistics

Comparative Studies

Work-based BSL Placement

International and National Deaf Political Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, 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.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Highers: AABB

A-Level: BBC

BTEC: DMM

IB Diploma: 30 points

HNC: Pass with B in Graded Unit

HND: Pass with BB in Graded Units

SWAP: BBB

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20080 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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