MSc Language Sciences (Sign Language and Deaf Studies)

The MSc in Language Sciences with a specialisation in Sign Language and Deaf Studies at the University College London (UCL) is a postgraduate program specially designed for students interested in language and communication, in a specialised focus on the sign language and deaf studies. The course provides a firm grounding in the understanding of key issues surrounding sign language and deafness and offers the opportunity for advanced engagement in related areas.Course Content: The program caters to four different pathways that can be taken - Linguistics with Specialisation in Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Neuroscience and Communication, Specialised Studies in Neurolinguistics, and Speech Sciences. Each pathway provides a solid understanding of how languages, be it spoken, signed, or written work, and the forces that drive our language choices.Key Modules: Some of the primary modules you will learn during this degree program are Foundations of Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Research Methods (for Sign Language and Deaf Studies), and Neurolinguistics. Students are also given the choice to select optional modules including Sociolinguistics of Sign Languages, Neuroimaging: Exploring the Human Brain and Language and Cognition.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have landed in a range of professions including language teaching, language consultant, interpreter or a researcher. Some have pursued further academic study such as undertaking doctoral research or pursued a career in audiology or Clinical Linguistics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.