British Sign Language for Beginners for Adults

Course Code: Q274447

Key Information

Course type:
Languages (part time)
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
Various
Duration:
7 weeks
Attendance:
Part-time

Fees:

£50.00

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Learn the basics of British Sign Language (BSL) at City of Portsmouth College, and master a range of simple topics for use in everyday life.

This introductory course will help you interpret and respond to a range of simple relevant words and sentences in BSL, allowing you to take part in basic conversations.

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No previous experience or knowledge of British Sign Language is required.

This course is scheduled for one hour a week, Wednesdays 5-6pm (term time only). You will be expected to attend all of your timetabled sessions on time, unless prior agreement has been made and agreed with your tutor.

This fun and informative course will help expand and practice your skills in British Sign Language.

You could progress on to the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

Good to know:

We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.