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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q160
British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Studies
University of LancashirePreston, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,325Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Studies at University of Lancashire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course Overview Interested in visual language learning and exploring deaf culture? Do you want to begin training to become a BSL/English Interpreter? Our British Sign Language and Deaf Studies degree is the ground-breaking course for you. International tuition fees are £17,325 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
British Sign Language: Foundation and Development
Deaf Culture and History
Sign Linguistics and Language Structure
Interpreting Theory and Practice
Deaf Education and Social Policy
BSL-English Interpreting Skills
Deaf Community Engagement and Ethics
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:Q160
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,325
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,975
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lancashire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £30,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
61%Working
10%Studying
14%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
90%Student voice
92%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Lancashire
University of Lancashire offers British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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