British Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA (Hons)

**Course Overview**- Interested in working with deaf people? Our British Sign Language and Deaf Studies degree is the ground-breaking course for you.- The University has long been recognised for world-leading research, continuous top student satisfaction rates and pioneering work on employability skills.- Over 60% of British Sign Language/English interpreters working in the UK have studied here.- We’re also a UK leader in the training of BSL-English interpreters.- We have over 25 years expertise in teaching British Sign Language and Deaf Studies.- You’ll study all aspects of deafness as a social and cultural phenomenon and you’ll develop fluency in British Sign Language.**Why study with us**- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in British Sign Language and Deaf Studies is ranked 2nd in the UK with 80% of students in graduate-level work or further study after graduating (Complete University Guide 2021).- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in British Sign Language and Deaf Studies is ranked 3rd in the UK with 94% of students satisfied with the teaching quality (Times Good University Guide 2021).- Given the wealth of modules on offer you’ll be able to tailor the course to meet your interests and career goals.**Further Information**- You will be taught by a mixed deaf and hearing team, many of whom are experts in a range of topics including linguistics, interpreting practice and translation studies, community and culture, history, education, media, politics and family relationships.- The minimum period of study for part-time students is five years but this may be extended in particular circumstances.