British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) and other courses in Linguistics at York St John University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Linguistics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Linguistics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Linguistics 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 | £23000 | £20000 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25500 | £15500 - £24000 | £19500 - £26500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Linguistics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23039 | £23409 | £27404 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19898 - £27150 | £18313 - £27676 | £21283 - £33417 |
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Course Description
On this course, you will learn British Sign Language (BSL) – the preferred language of over 87,000 people in the UK – to an advanced level. This course is your chance to study the history, cultures and lived experiences of deaf people. You can choose to learn about speech and language impairments and the role of language in education.
This course is suitable if you are a beginner, or have prior knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). We will place you at an appropriate level. As part of your course you will study for a Signature British Sign Language award.
Our approach to teaching Deaf Studies draws on current research. You will explore the experiences of deaf people and how they have changed over time. Together we will also explore the perception of deafness as a disability and how deaf communities in the UK are changing. In your second year you will examine the challenges faced by BSL users in the workplace on a dedicated work based module.
While studying Linguistics, you will learn how language is structured, learnt and used. You can choose linguistics modules that interest you and support your ambitions. This could include exploring speech and language impairments or examining multilingual classrooms. Linguistics can help you consider how language relates to identity, society and culture.
As your language skills develop you will gain an understanding of how society impacts the use of BSL. You will develop this by engaging with our welcome community of BSL speakers. Together with your peers you will consider the development of BSL. This includes exploring the translation processes between BSL and English.
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, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) at York St John University
| 25% | Finance Professionals |
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics 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 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
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:
Q1L9
University Rankings
of York St John University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 12 different rankings
Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of York St John University in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #69
- #83
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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About York St John University
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Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “British Sign Language Studies”: 750 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) York St John University
- 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 £23000 15 months after graduation, £20000 3 years after graduation and £23000 after graduation.
- Finance Professionals (25%), Managers, directors and senior officials (20%), Media Professionals (10%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (5%)
- 45 graduates rated the course 92. This means that 92% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- York St John University achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #83 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for York St John University.
- British Sign Language, Deaf Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at York St John University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 131 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