Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language for Adults

Course Code: P292976

Key Information

Course type:
Languages (part time)
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
18 Sept 2025
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Part-time

Fees:

£724.00

Young lady uses sign language gesture meaning communication with colourful background

Further your communication skills with a qualification in British Sign Language. Achieving this qualification means that you will be able to understand and use varied British Sign Language in a range of work and social situations.

You will develop an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of British Sign Language and an understanding of the deaf community and deaf culture.

You will need to demonstrate competency in both receptive and productive skills at Level 3 to complete the qualification.

Who is the course for?

those who work on a regular basis with deaf people (for example social workers, teachers of the deaf, communicators, voluntary workers, workers within deaf organisations, schools, etc).
those who aspire to work in these contexts
those who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in British Sign Language.

Course topics include:

home life
social/recreational activities
education and training
employment
consumer issues and daily living
deaf history and culture.

Apply

You will need to hold a Level 2 qualification in British Sign Language, English (GCSE, Functional Skills or equivalent) or to successfully complete an English comprehension test at Level 2, and successfully complete an enrolment interview.

Classes will be held for three hours a week on Thursdays between 6-9pm. All students are expected to attend all their timetabled sessions on time, unless prior agreement has been made and agreed with their tutor.

For qualification classes, the expectation is a minimum of 85% attendance. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late for class, they may be asked to leave. If a student is absent for three consecutive weeks without notice, they will automatically be withdrawn from the course.

Your progress will be assessed through a variety of methods within the classroom (e.g. activities, presentations, group work, photographic and video projects). There will be three recorded practical examinations in each unit, which are externally assessed at the end of the course.

The qualification is divided into these three assessments:

formal presentation
informal conversation
receptive skills.

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.

You could go on to study further British Sign Language courses.