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Deaf Studies and BSL Interpreting

Study for a British Sign Language (BSL) degree with us. Or combine Deaf Studies with other subjects such as social policy, social care, linguistics, inclusion, disability and special educational needs to meet your career goals.

At our School of Social, Historical and Political Studies

At the University of Wolverhampton, you’ll discover the difference that over 25 years’ educating and training sign language interpreters can bring to your studies, from a faculty whose strong links with d/Deaf communities across the Midlands  will enhance your learning to help enable you to achieve your career ambitions.

Facilities

As well as benefitting from a range of study spaces – from lecture theatres to individual study pods – you will develop your interpreting, reflective and professional skills within a variety of simulated learning environments, such as the mock hospital ward and social work flat.

Employability

In addition to the University’s schemes to enhance your employability, we recognise you need both a qualification and relevant experience. We’re proud to be part of the biennial international Deaf film festival ‘Deaffest’, which takes place at the Light House in Wolverhampton, which offer many opportunities to learn more about the d/Deaf community, as well as practise your skills. We also offer work placements in the second semester of your final year of study to allow you to develop your skills in a professional environment.

Graduate destinations

Graduates benefit from specialist knowledge and skills that are sought-after in many workplaces. Here are just some of our graduate destinations.

All data from: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

This could be in a number of roles including support work, management, community development and outreach.

This could include becoming a Special Educational Needs (SEN) teacher, working with children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities.

Salary: £26,582 to £44,849

Or a  British Sign Language (BSL) teacher, who teach sign language to children, young people and adults, and may teach other subjects using sign language.

Salary: variable

 

This includes Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching assistants who support teachers to help children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Salary: £12,577 to £23,000

 

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters help deaf and hearing people communicate with one another.

Salary: £20,000 to £35,000

 

 

 

With further qualifications and training you could progress on to becoming a social worker.

Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.

Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

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