British Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of British Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in English Studies at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19000 | £18000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £22500 | £15000 - £22500 | £16500 - £26500 |
All English Studies courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of English 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 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
Interested in visual language learning and exploring deaf culture? Our British Sign Language and Deaf Studies degree is the ground-breaking course for you.
Why study with us
- You will undertake field trips and that will help you to gain real-world experience at local and regional events where sign language users are gathering, as well as places of interest to the course, such as the British Deaf History Museum trip.
- You may be offered an opportunity to join an international trip to experience other sign languages and cultures.
- Given the wealth of modules on offer you’ll be able to tailor the course to meet your interests and career goals.
What you’ll do
- You’ll be taught by a mixed deaf and hearing team including Lynne Barnes, a National Teaching Fellow with award-winning work in deaf studies.
- You’ll be offered study and work placements in deaf communities.
- Facilities for this programme include dedicated BSL teaching rooms and a BSL language lab.
Future careers
There are many careers and professions you could join with a BA (Hons) British Sign Language and Deaf Studies degree, including lecturing in higher and further education, teaching, and working as an interpreter.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of British Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 60% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees British Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
Q160
University Rankings
of University of Central Lancashire
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #78
- #92
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
List of 386 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Central Lancashire - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “British Sign Language Studies”: 240 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) | York St John University | 92% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £14000 | 131 | York |
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British Sign Language and Deaf Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Central Lancashire | - | 10% | 20% | £9250 | - | 136 | Preston |
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British Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA (Hons) | University of Central Lancashire | - | 10% | 20% | £9250 | - | 136 | Preston |
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FAQ about British Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA (Hons) University of Central Lancashire
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £19000 15 months after graduation, £18000 3 years after graduation and £21000 after graduation.
- Customer service occupations (60%), Finance Professionals (10%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Elementary occupations (10%)
- University of Central Lancashire achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #92 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for University of Central Lancashire.
- British Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Central Lancashire.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 136 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all British Sign Language Studies students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024