British Sign Language
Short courses in British Sign Language.
Choose the level that's right for you...
We're delighted you're interested in learning British Sign Language!
- If you have no previous experience of the language, please wait to enrol on a Beginners Step 1 course when available.
- If you have some level of knowledge above Beginners Step 1, and need help choosing your level, please email languagesforall-BSL@ed.ac.uk for advice.
- Further descriptions of the CEFR framework and competencies at each level can be found on our Language Levels pages.
Term 1 (from October 2024)
In-person courses
British Sign Language Beginners Step 1
- Monday, 30 September (11:10-12:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Wednesday, 02 October (14:10-15:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
British Sign Language Elementary Step 1
- Tuesday, 1 October (11:10-12:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Wednesday, 02 October (19:15-20:45) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Term 2 (January to March 2025)
In-person courses
British Sign Language Beginners Step 1 (Semi-Intensive)
- Monday and Wednesday from 20 January (17:30-19:00) 5 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
British Sign Language Beginners Step 2 (Semi-Intensive)
- Monday and Wednesday from 24 February (17:30-19:00) 5 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
British Sign Language Beginners Step 2
- Monday, 20 January (11:10-12:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Wednesday, 22 January (14:10-15:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
British Sign Language Elementary Step 2
- Tuesday, 21 January (11:10-12:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Wednesday, 22 January (19:15-20:45) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Term 3 (April to June 2025)
In-person courses
British Sign Language Beginners Step 3
- Monday, 14 April (11:10-12:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Wednesday, 16 April (14:10-15:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
British Sign Language Elementary Step 3
- Tuesday, 15 April (11:10-12:40) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Wednesday, 16 April (19:15-20:45) 10 weeks (£175/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Booking Deadline
Courses will close for booking 8 days before the course start date. Book early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!
Learn BSL for Credit
British Sign Language is also available to all University of Edinburgh students (undergraduate and postgraduate) as a credit course.