Course Summary

**Course Overview** - The BA Deaf Studies and Education course offers the ideal combination if you’re interested in working in the fields of educational support and inclusion. - On this course you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of educational theories, policies and practice. At the same time you’ll explore how these apply to real world issues surrounding the educational inclusion of deaf learners. - The course combines modules on Deaf Studies and Education. The Deaf Studies modules explore the history, education, culture, community and language of Deaf people, and you’ll study British Sign Language. - In the Education modules you’ll take an in-depth look at issues involving learning, diversity and inclusion in the education system, vulnerable learners, and aspects of current education policy in England. - It’s estimated that more than 60% of British Sign Language / English interpreters working in the UK have been taught on our Deaf Studies courses. - You’ll have access to a sign language lab and well-equipped classrooms. **Why study with us** - Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Deaf Studies and Education is ranked 3rd in the UK with 94% of students satisfied with the teaching quality (Times Good University Guide 2021) - Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Deaf Studies and Education is ranked 3rd in the UK with 88% of students satisfied with their course (National Student Survey 2020)

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: British Sign Language (BSL100) or British Sign Language (BSL200), British Sign Language (BSL150) or British Sign Language (BSL250), Deaf People in Society, Introduction to Education Studies, Education for Everyone?, Observing Education in Action Year 2: British Sign Language (BSL200) or British Sign Language (BSL300), British Sign Language (BSL250) or British Sign Language (BSL350), Issues in Deaf Education, Deaf World Debates. And a choice of Education modules from the following: Sociology and Education, Models of Teaching and Learning, Preparing for Academic Writing and Research in Education, Experiential Learning in Educational Settings (a placement module), Representations of Education in Literature and Film, Diversity and Incl. Practice with Children and Adults, Student Initiated Module Year 3: A Deaf Studies or Education Dissertation, And a choice of modules from the following: Insiders and Outsiders, Political Activism and the deaf community, Debating Disability, Deaf Families, Work Placement, Education in Developing Countries, The Education of Vulnerable Young People, Policy & Practice in Educational Settings, Learning, Curriculum and Assessment, Families, Schools and Society, The professional Role and its Context, Reflective Practice in Educational Settings, Student Initiated Module

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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.

Application Codes

Course code: BX63

Institution code: C30

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

96 to 112 UCAS points at A2

96 to 112 UCAS points

96 to 112 UCAS points

96 to 112 UCAS points

96 to 122 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)
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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

Provider information

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Preston
PR1 2HE

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