BA British Sign Language & Deaf Studies
Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) 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 Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome. In line with our support of Access to Higher education your application will be considered without this if you can show the ability to enjoy and benefit from degree level studies. We look for alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. If you have not studied recently, you may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support appropriately
About this course
BA (Hons) in British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies), a four-year course including a foundation year. Core topics include critical and analytical thinking. The foundation year covers academic writing, referencing, groupwork, and communication skills to prepare students for degree-level study. On successful completion of the foundation year, students progress onto the BA (Hons) degree, which covers British Sign Language fluency and deafness as a social and cultural phenomenon, with a range of optional modules available.
Modules
- Connecting
- Communicating
- Contemporary Issues
- Humanities Foundation Project