British Sign Language SCQF Level 4

Calendar iconStudy mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time., You study outside of typical working hours, usually in the evenings.

Mortar board iconCourse type: SCQF Level 4

Pen iconStart in: August

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.

Clock iconDuration: 18 weeks

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

This course is ideal if you already use or have a British Sign Language (BSL) qualification. Designed to develop your ability to communicate clearly you will: 

  • Think critically and use your own language creatively 
  • Gain a deeper insight into the history and cultural heritage of British Sign Language 
  • Use appropriate cultural conventions in British Sign Language 
  • Understand and use of a visual and spatial language modality (ie. sign linguistics) 

Using practical and online classes, you will: 

  • Express information in a simple and straightforward monologue 
  • Use conversational skills using BSL 
  • Adapt to the regional varieties of British Sign Language 
  • Explore specific historical events that have shaped the development of British Sign Language 

This programme delivers the requirement of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015 and the development of the British Sign Language National Plan 2017–2023. 

Special features:

  • Practical based course 
  • You will receive a group award certification 
  • Opportunity to progress onto a higher level BSL course 
  • Blended learning approach

Entry requirements

  • British Sign Language: Introduction (SCQF Level 3) qualification or equivalent OR
  • Experience in basic British Sign Language use.

Course content includes:

  • British Sign Language: Understanding Language and Linguistics
  • British Sign Language: Using Language in Context (SCQF Level 4)
  • British Sign Language: History and the Deaf Community

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Evening

You will study through a combination of face-to-face practical classes on campus and remote learning, where some lectures and sessions are timetabled remotely via video conferencing and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with support from your lecturers.

How long will my course last?

18 Weeks

Daytime: Wednesdays 9.30am - 2.15pm (Face to face)

 

Evening: Mondays 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Online) and Thursdays 6pm - 9pm (Face to face)

 

Course cost: £120

    • UHI Moray

Start date

Daytime: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Evening: Monday 31 August 2026

Fees

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

Additional costs

£120

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this course you may:

  • Progress on to British Sign Language (SCQF Level 5)
  • Engage in conversation and interaction within the British Sign Language Community

Apply for British Sign Language SCQF Level 4

To apply for this course, please complete our Short Course booking form:

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.