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British Sign Language & Deaf Studies, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Three-year BA (Hons) British Sign Language and Deaf Studies, taught through block learning by the School of Psychology and Humanities. The course trains students toward BSL/English interpreting and graduates can register as a Trainee BSL/English Interpreter.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Deafness as a social and cultural phenomenon, Deaf history, culture and education, BSL fluency, sign linguistics and BSL/English interpreting theory. Modules include Deaf History and Deaf Futures, Beginner to Advanced BSL, interpreting and translation studies, DeafWorld Debates and Deaf Education Matters.

Career pathways

BSL/English interpreting, lecturing in higher and further education, teaching, deaf welfare organisations, social work, educational support, media, police, research and freelance work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English language: IELTS 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5 or equivalent; West African School Certificate English grade C6 (WASSCE C6) is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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