BA British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics
About this course
BA (Hons) in British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics, a humanities degree centred on British Sign Language & Deaf Studies and English Language and Linguistics. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Language & Translation, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The programme includes a ten-day work placement in the second year and culminates in an independent final-year dissertation. The first year covers foundational modules such as British Sign Language 1, Deaf History, Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism, British Sign Language 2, Descriptive Grammar of English, and The Sounds of Language. The second year progresses with Signed Language in Social Contexts, BSL for Education, BSL for Employment, Language at Work, and Languages and Social Theory, alongside optional modules including Language, Gender and Sexuality and Analysing Media Discourse. The final year comprises BSL for Recreational Activities, BSL for Mental and Physical Health, and the Dissertation, with further optional choices such as Attitudes to Language, Language, Identities and Cultures, and Communication Disorder and Difference.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 20%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- British Sign Language 1
- Deaf History
- Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism
- British Sign Language 2
- Descriptive Grammar of English
- The Sounds of Language
- Signed Language in Social Contexts
- BSL for Education
- Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Analysing Media Discourse
- BSL for Employment
- Language at Work
- Languages and Social Theory
- BSL for Recreational Activities
- Attitudes to Language
- Language, Identities and Cultures
- Communication Disorder and Difference
- BSL for Mental and Physical Health
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for English studies (other).
What do graduates of BA British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics at York St John University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics at York St John University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics at York St John University?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BA British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics at York St John University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.