BA (Hons) Linguistics and Deaf Studies
Course Overview
This integrated joint degree in Deaf Studies and Linguistics immerses students in the rich social and structural aspects of both sign and spoken languages within a multi-cultural context. The course equips students to understand the challenges within the Deaf community and the intricate ways all human language creates meaning. It is designed to develop highly valuable professional strategies and transferable skills for graduate employment.
Key Program Highlights
- Explores the structure and use of both sign languages and spoken languages
- Develops professional strategies for working with and supporting Deaf communities
- Examines how meaning is shaped by social, cultural, and grammatical factors
- Fosters critical high-value skills in communication, analysis, and digital literacy
- Promotes critical reflection through both collaborative and independent work
Course Overview
This integrated joint degree in Deaf Studies and Linguistics immerses students in the rich social and structural aspects of both sign and spoken languages within a multi-cultural context. The course equips students to understand the challenges within the Deaf community and the intricate ways all human language creates meaning. It is designed to develop highly valuable professional strategies and transferable skills for graduate employment.
Key Program Highlights
- Explores the structure and use of both sign languages and spoken languages
- Develops professional strategies for working with and supporting Deaf communities
- Examines how meaning is shaped by social, cultural, and grammatical factors
- Fosters critical high-value skills in communication, analysis, and digital literacy
- Promotes critical reflection through both collaborative and independent work
