Monday 8th September 2025
Zoom
Every Monday evening from 7pm to 9:00pm
40 weeks including exams
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£1200 excluding exam fees
Payment Options: Available to pay 10 months in instalments at no extra cost
Advance Your British Sign Language Skills to Level 4
Already completed BSL Level 3 and ready to take the next step? The BSL Level 4 Certificate is ideal for those with solid intermediate skills who are ready to refine their fluency, deepen their understanding of BSL linguistics, and confidently engage in complex communication with Deaf people in both personal and professional contexts.
Led by experienced and supportive tutors, this course is perfect for those working or aiming to work with the Deaf community – from educators and social workers to aspiring interpreters and advocates.
What Will You Learn?
This Level 4 qualification prepares you to operate at an advanced level in British Sign Language. You’ll enhance your ability to:
- Deliver detailed presentations using advanced vocabulary and structures.
- Engage in nuanced, extended conversations and debates in BSL.
- Understand and analyse BSL linguistics and apply it in real contexts.
- Interpret complex language and themes with a focus on clarity and fluency.
- Strengthen both receptive and productive skills in one-way and two-way interactions.
Course Objectives
- Develop advanced BSL fluency with precise grammar and vocabulary.
- Improve your receptive skills to follow fast-paced, detailed signing.
- Explore and apply BSL linguistics theory.
- Prepare for real-world BSL use in professional and academic settings.
- Gain insight into Deaf culture, education, and communication styles.
Topics Covered
Alongside weekly classes, students will undertake 180+ hours of guided home study and practice. Topics include:
- Employment & Business
- Education
- Health & Wellbeing
- Society & Politics
- Science & Technology
- Media & Culture
Entry Requirements
To join this course, you must hold a BSL Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion, you will have the skills and certification to:
- Communicate with fluency and confidence in advanced BSL.
- Work effectively in roles involving regular interaction with Deaf people.
- Progress towards BSL Level 6 and interpreting qualifications.
- Use your language skills in both professional and voluntary contexts.