Sign Language BSL201 - October 2024

Duration: 30 hours/1 semester

Sign Language level 2 consists of 3 units. These units are taken separately, and students can choose to take 1, 2 or all 3 units. Please note that in order to receive a FULL certificate for BSL Level 2, students must successfully complete all 3 units. That is, BSL201, BSL202 and BSL203. Students must study units in strict order starting with BSL201.

Semester 1: Monday 7, 14, 21, 28 October; 4, 11, 18, 25 November; 2, 9, 16 December 2022

Plus Saturday 14 December, 10:00-12:30

Please note that your exam for BSL201 will take place on Monday 16 December 17:30-19:30

Course Content: BSL201: Receptive Skills

BSL201 is a multiple-choice exam.

Theme 1 Mandatory Everyday Conversation.

Theme 1 is mandatory. Learners will be assessed on the content of Theme 1 in Unit 201. The hours within the unit include time for practice and assessment.

Is there a minimum age to register for a Language Centre course?

You must be over 18 to attend any Language Centre in person course and 16 to attend an online course.

What are the course fees?

There are different fees depending upon your registration type, QUB student, staff or members of the public. Please note that there is no concession fee available with our Sign Language courses.

QUB Students and Staff £115

Members of the Public £175

Are there examination fees?

Your examination fees are included in your course fee. You can have one attempt at BSL 201. Students will have to pay for any resits. Resits will be organised by the Language Centre.

Are these courses accredited?

Upon successful completion of all 3 modules students are awarded a Signature Certificate in British Sign Language (level 2). In addition QUB Students can use Sign Language Level 2 to apply for the Degree Plus Award, Route A. To qualify students must attend a minimum of 70% of classes and pass a minimum of 2 out of 3 modules.

Degree Plus is a new award for Queen’s students designed to provide official recognition of extra-curricular activities including Language Centre language courses which are open to all students whatever their degree subject. Employers are looking for graduates who can demonstrate that they have the skills needed for workplace success – the Degree Plus Award will help you do this!

How often do I attend?

Students attend a weekly 2.5 hour class on Monday. In addition, students are required to attend two Saturday morning classes from 10.00-12:30. Sign Language is a very intensive class and full attendance is required.

What's the refund policy?

All refunds before the start of the course must be requested in writing. Refunds are paid as follows:

(Please note EVENTBRITE will charge 6% administration fee on all refunds)

Before (and including) 25 September– full refund

26 September to 3 October (inclusive) – 50% refund

No refunds available from 4 October (inclusive)

Refunds are not normally paid after the beginning of classes. Any such request must be made in writing to the Language Centre Manager and must be related to reaons beyond your control and supported by written evidence. These refunds will be at the Language Centre Manager’s discretion. All refunds, where agreed, will be subject to an administrative fee of £10.00 for QUB staff and students and £40 for members of the public.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can email any queries you have to [email protected]

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