Course overview

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 City of Bristol College

At  Level 1, this course is designed to enable you to develop the essential skills to communicate with deaf people.  

Dates and applications

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British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 Ashley Down Centre
Bristol
Course Code
LBP0165A01-1
Dates
10/01/2025 - 06/06/2025
Duration
18 weeks
Days
Fri
Hours per week
Enquire
Start Time
09:30
Location
Ashley Down Centre
Fee
This course costs £192. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 College Green Centre
Bristol
Course Code
FGE0165A01-2
Dates
25/02/2025 - 15/07/2025
Duration
18 weeks
Days
Tues
Hours per week
3.00
Start Time
17:45
Location
College Green Centre
Fee
This course costs £275. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
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British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 College Green Centre
Bristol
Course Code
FGE0165A01-3
Dates
27/02/2025 - 17/07/2025
Duration
18 weeks
Days
Thurs
Hours per week
3.00
Start Time
17:45
Location
College Green Centre
Fee
This course costs £275. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
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Course Code Dates Duration Days Hours per week Start Time Location Fee
LBP0165A01-1 10/01/2025 - 06/06/2025 18 weeks Fri Enquire 09:30 Ashley Down Centre
This course costs £192. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
Enquire
FGE0165A01-2 25/02/2025 - 15/07/2025 18 weeks Tues 3.00 17:45 College Green Centre
This course costs £275. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
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FGE0165A01-3 27/02/2025 - 17/07/2025 18 weeks Thurs 3.00 17:45 College Green Centre
This course costs £275. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
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Additional information

Who is this course for?

  • This course is for anyone, including parents, family, friends and work colleagues, who would like to learn basic sign language skills to aid communication. 
  • The course is for adults aged 19+. 

What you'll learn

You will focus on vocabulary relating to everyday language to communicate about various topics. You will also learn British Sign Language (BSL) grammar and structure. 

Course entry requirements

This is a direct enrol course; there are no required minimum qualifications.  

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This course is delivered on college site. 

This is an interactive course where you will participate in group and pair work. 

Your progress will be assessed through three short communicative exams, one at the end of each unit. 

Future career and study opportunities

Successful students can progress to British Sign Language Level 2. 

Additional costs

If you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.

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