British Sign Language Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

  • Your Future - BSL: Deaf teenagers and work experience
    1/3
  • Beginner BSL Tips
    2/3
  • Study British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics at York St John University
    3/3

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of British Sign Language Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £21000 £23500
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £26500 £16000 - £26000 £17500 - £29000
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All British Sign Language Studies courses in the UK

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for British Sign Language Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

chart data
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Current jobs

Among graduates of British Sign Language Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

chart data
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Typical employers for graduates of British Sign Language Studies

  • Schools
  • Community Colleges
  • Universities
  • Broadcast Industry
  • Hospitals
  • Government Agencies

Jobs of graduates of British Sign Language Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of British Sign Language Studies at University of Wolverhampton

60% Process, plant and machine operatives
15% Natural and social science professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Caring personal services
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for British Sign Language Studies

chart data
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study British Sign Language Studies, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

British Sign Language Studies is the study of British Sign Language, its structure, history, grammar and use. This may include the study of the British deaf community and culture and interpretation between BSL and English. May also include the linguistic study of BSL and comparison with other signed and spoken languages.

The median salary of graduates of British Sign Language Studies was £25000 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £23500 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for British Sign Language Studies studies:
  • Master of Arts (Honours) - MA (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (Initial Qualification) - PgDip
  • Master of Arts - MA