British Sign Language (Deaf Studies)(Hons) University of Wolverhampton

Overview

The British Sign Language (Deaf Studies)(Hons)   at University of Wolverhampton provides an opportunity for practical application of learning through a community-based research project in the final year as well as opportunities for volunteering. 

We recognise that you will have a unique learning journey and we will maximise your potential through a range of assessment types such as presentations, written assessments, problem-solving approaches, and reports. You will also have the opportunity to gain a recognised British Sign Language qualification. 

What happens on the course?

• Modules across the programme are designed to introduce you to the topics of British Sign language, linguistics, deaf culture, deaf history, deafblindness, and the wider deaf community and its heritage.  

• Other subjects included in the course provide the opportunity to follow specific routes by selecting modules in social studies, linguistics, and special needs. 

• Modules are designed to help you develop a range of study related skills, such as research, communication, essay writing and presentations. 

Potential Career Paths

• Graduates have a range of career opportunities including teacher training, social work, mentoring and advocacy posts, inclusion managers and positions within support groups and charities related to Deafness and Disability. 

• Alumni have gone onto lecturing posts, researcher roles and local authority positions relating to inclusion with many graduates completing PGCE. 

• Others have completed Masters level degrees in a range of areas including speech and language therapy, audiology, cognition and deafness, social work and special needs.