BA (Hons) British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics at York St John University

Prepare for a future working with deaf communities by studying British Sign Language (BSL), deaf identities and linguistics. On this course you will learn BSL to an advanced level. This is the preferred language of over 87,000 people in the UK. You will explore the history, cultures and experiences of deaf people across the country. You can choose to specialise your studies in preparation for your future career.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include 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. Optional modules include Language, Gender and Sexuality; Analysing Media Discourse; Languages and Social Theory; Attitudes to Language; Language, Identities and Cultures; Communication Disorder and Difference.

Career pathways

This degree will give you skills and experience that can lead to a variety of different career paths. You will gain research, communication and critical thinking skills that are in high demand in a range of professions. Example roles include British Sign Language interpreter; Social researcher; Speech and language therapist; Teacher.

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