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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

2026 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBB plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC plus English at National 5.