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British Sign Language (Deaf Studies) BA (Hons)

University of Wolverhampton

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Wolverhampton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This long established and highly respected course with a team of Deaf and hearing staff from diverse backgrounds. It is one of the few courses of its kind in British Sign Language (Deaf Studies) in the UK. An opportunity for practical application of learning through a community-based research project in the final year. An opportunity to explore deaf blindness as part of your studies. 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. Staff are active researchers and these interests contribute to high quality teaching, curriculum development and innovation which underpins the teaching and learning that you will experience. The lecturing team have a variety of national and international expertise in teaching and professional qualifications and have experience working for a diverse range of public, private and voluntary sector organisations. Access to technology support for filming of 'live assessment' - use of filming studio, editing suite, as well as other situated learning environments. The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative learning, teaching and assessments regimes as a major strengthWithin the context of the University’s mission statement and its commitment to widening participation and equal opportunities, responsiveness to local, regional and national needs, curriculum innovation and continuing quality enhancement, the programme aims to: 1. Apply conceptual, theoretical and vocational knowledge of British Sign Language to the study of Deaf people and their language. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Deaf issues within a wider context. 3. Identify and understand the challenges faced when trying to adopt an inclusive approach in all aspects of life, and how you can meet and address these challenges in a positive way as members of a diverse global society. 4. Develop critical capabilities through the selection, analysis and synthesis of relevant perspectives, and be able to justify different positions on matters relating to, audiological and environmental technologies related to deaf and deafblind people’s lives, Deafhood, Deaf Gain and educational philosophies. 5. Encourage students to undertake voluntary placements as part of the course which can be negotiated in a variety of settings. 6. Sustain and foster the enjoyment of lifelong learning within a variety of settings

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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14,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton

  • University League Table

    117th

  • Campus address

    University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, England

The Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT) has a 45-year track record of working in almost 140 countries.
Each year the university welcomes students from over 130 nations, studying at one of its UK campuses or partner institutions overseas.
The university works with partners around the world including: China, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, Greece, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, Ireland and France.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    81st out of 97 39

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    101 50%

    89th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    42.0 42%

    92nd

    46
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.15 83%

    27th

    9

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