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 the 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?

Expanding on your existing skills, this course is designed to develop your ability to communicate using British Sign Language (BSL).

Throughout the course, you'll gain a deeper insight into the history and cultural heritage of British Sign Language. You'll also learn how to think critically, using your own language creatively, to understand and use of a visual and spatial language modality (ie. sign linguistics).

Special Features

  • Build your understanding of Deaf culture, language and community in Scotland.
  • Study through a blended learning approach, offering flexibility and support.
  • Progress to a higher-level British Sign Language course to continue developing your skills.

  • 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

August

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.

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.