University of Wolverhampton, BA (Hons), Deaf Studies and Drama and Performance

Deaf Studies: The first year provides students with insight into key disability issues and related D/deaf perspectives. It also introduces British Sign Language (BSL), and sign linguistics. Year 2 brings a sharp focus on the D/deaf community itself, including D/deaf issues in disability practices. It also investigates the fascinating subject of deafness and language development. The third year explores key themes of deaf blind policies and practices technological issues related to deafness. Students will also have the opportunity to enhance your BSL skills as well as the option to work or research within the deaf community. Drama and Performance first year studies are dedicated to helping students build a body of subject-specific knowledge and a portfolio of key skills. Year 1 is characterised by activities which will help you cultivate knowledge and comprehension, opportunities to create their own original work and the chance to share experiences through group activities. During Year 2, students will concentrate on developing understandings of why and how drama and performance practices function. Second year studies are characterised by application and analysis. Modules will challenge conventional thinking and traditional practice and place emphasis on the inter-relationship between knowledge, understanding and doing. During the third year students will apply their knowledge, skills and understanding to ‘real world’ settings and carry out work as a semi-independent professional. Students will spend up to half of their third year enhancing their employability by working on career-related projects.