Focusing on fluent BSL skills and knowledge of Deaf culture, you will be able to use and understand complex BSL in all types of social and professional interactions.
You will also be able to participate in discussions, conversations and debates as well as prepare monologues and presentations, demonstrating language skills (equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Modern Languages).
What Will I Learn?
This course focuses on advanced BSL skills and Deaf culture. You will develop the ability to understand and use complex BSL in a range of social and professional contexts.
You will also learn how to:
- Participate in discussions, debates, and monologues
- Deliver presentations and formal language tasks
- Demonstrate fluency in line with a degree-level standard (equivalent to Modern Languages)
Qualification Structure
You will complete at least 180 hours of learning through a mix of guided study and independent BSL practice.
Topics may include:
- Medicine
- Education
- Employment and Business
- Finance
- Politics and Law
- Society
- Media
- Science and Technology
Course Format
Includes:
- Classroom teaching (alternative Saturdays)
- Zoom or in-person 1:1 feedback sessions
- Additional support and resources throughout
BSL Level 6 Course – University of Surrey, Guildford
Start Date:
Saturday, 17th October 2026, continuing on alternative Saturdays until July 2027
Class Times: 10am -4pm (plus 1:1 feedback via Zoom or face-to-face sessions) –
Teachers: Kathleen Grehan & Freelance Teachers
Venue: University of Surrey, Guilford, Surrey GU2 7XH
Course Dates: Dot Academic Year 2026 -2027
Resources:
We recommend you keep up to date with Deaf News and community insights via:
- The Limping Chicken
- BSL Zone
- Deaf organisations, charities and social media.
Recommended Reading:
The Linguistics of British Sign language: An Introduction, by Rachel Sutton Spence
ISBN-13: 978-0521637183 / ISBN-10: 052163718X
Note:
Dot Sign Language aims to run all courses as advertised. However, courses may be cancelled if minimum enrolment is not reached. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking early.
Course Information & Informal Interview – Contact us to arrange a Zoom meeting.



