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British Sign Language and Applied Languages

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

The MA (Hons) British Sign Language and Applied Language Studies programme will prepare you to become a professional working with deaf communities who use British Sign Language.

This degree is designed to lead you from a beginner's level of British Sign Language (BSL) to achieving professional competence in signed interactions.

You will learn from a series of intensive courses which will provide you with the necessary cultural, social, political, and linguistic knowledge which will serve as a foundation for various careers, including roles in education, advocacy, counselling, research, and working with deaf individuals in different community settings. It also provides a solid base for those interested in pursuing further studies in areas like deaf education, sign language interpreting, or related fields.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements:
4 Highers at BBBB (Standard entry) or BBBC (Widening access entry) plus English at National 5.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

Q196

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Social Sciences

Department

Languages and Intercultural Studies

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.hw.ac.uk