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British Sign Language Level 1

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 4

Study mode Evening

Start date Jan 2027

Course overview
Entry requirements
Study options

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Course overview

This 16-week evening class (32 hours on campus plus 8 hours of additional self-study time with online materials, such as videos, to consolidate learning) builds on the communication skills and vocabulary covered in the Introduction to BSL course, including topics such as family, occupations, and hobbies. You will further develop your ability to take part in interactions using BSL.

Course fee: £212

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

communicate using straightforward BSL
understand straightforward presentations in BSL

How the course is assessed

Qualifications Scotland course assessments focusing on interaction and comprehension.

Number of days per week

Thursday evenings: 6.00 PM to 8.00 PM
This 16-week course will start on Thursday 21 January and finish on Thursday 27 May 2027
Course fee: £212

Entry requirements

Introduction to British Sign Language or equivalent.

Progression and Articulation Routes

British Sign Language Level 2

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date	End date
Sighthill Campus	Evening	21/01/27	27/05/27

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