About Education And Deaf Studies, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

If you are looking to work in the field of educational support and inclusion, then this is an ideal subject combination. Our Education and Deaf Studies degree helps you to gain an understanding of educational theories, policies and practice, and apply these in the real world to issues surrounding the educational inclusion of deaf learners. These skills will then allow you, if you have an interest in working in an educational setting, to gain hands on experience of the day to day tasks associated with the role of a teacher, and can be a valuable insight into a potential career option.

• It is estimated that more than 60% of British Sign Language/ English interpreters working in the UK have been taught on UCLan courses.
• Course facilities include well-equipped classrooms and a sign language lab, and guest speakers supplement teaching.
• Both subjects offer the opportunity to undertake a placement in an educational setting, and volunteering opportunities are made available with deaf children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The course combines Deaf Studies modules such as history, education, culture, community and language of Deaf people, such as British Sign Language. These are complimented by Education modules, such as those looking at theories of learning, diversity and inclusion in the education system, vulnerable learners, and opportunities to undertake a placement in an educational setting at each stage of your programme. 

You will study British Sign Language and issues relating to Deaf people, their history, education, culture, community and language, learn aspects of current education policy and provision in England and explore the concept of inclusion in education. There is also the opportunity to gain experience in educational settings of your choice and to obtain credits towards your degree for this experience.

Both staff members and past students agree that the course is interesting and highly motivating, and the varied teaching and assessment methods make it a positive course of study. The vibrant Deaf community in the area means that students have ample opportunities to practise their language skills with native language users.

You will have an opportunity to undertake a work placement with deaf people, as well as in an educational setting at each stage of your degree.

Volunteering opportunities are also made available with deaf children. There are Education modules available in each year of your programme where you can attend an educational setting of your choice for one semester, during which students will undertake a range of activities in their placement, varying according to the educational environment and needs of the pupils/ students and teacher/ tutor that they are working with. Typically time spent on placement might involve assisting the teacher with preparation for lessons and tasks; welcoming children into classes; organising resources; listening to children read; assisting individual children on a one to one basis; leading small group work and other supportive activities in the classroom.

These experiences enable individuals who have an interest in working in an educational setting to gain hands on experience into the day to day tasks associated with the role of a teacher, and can be a valuable insight into a potential career option. Observations undertaken in the placement (in the form of a diary) encourage students to consider the dynamics of classroom processes and interaction and identify noteworthy instances or aspects of the teaching and learning process.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

Course facilities include well equipped classrooms and a sign language lab with extensive Blackboard (Virtual Learning Environment) resources for receptive and productive practice work. Teaching is supplemented with guest speakers and students are encouraged to attend community events and social gatherings with the local and national Deaf community.

Assessment strategies are varied. Modules are assessed by coursework, with no exams, including student presentations, reflective diaries; project work, signed videos, poster, and reflective essays.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

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University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.

The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below: