British Sign Language

Sign language is a visual communication method of gestures, body language and facial expressions used by people who are Deaf or have hearing impairments. There are many types across the world but, British Sign Language (BSL) is the most common sign language in the UK, used by around 145,000 people.

It is a great skill to add to your CV, has been recently and attend two sessions are you will be awarded a British Sign Language Learner badge!

Ways to learn?

Now you know the benefits BSL offers the community, there are two completely free ways you can learn British Sign Language (BSL) whilst you study across the University Group.

BSL Club

Our BSL Club is an online or in-person opportunity to learn BSL, meet new people and develop your signing skills with our amazing BSL Tutors Ruth and Marian.

This is our most popular option as it is open to all students and staff too.

Find a BSL Club Event

Add+Vantage Modules

We offer Introductory and Intermediate modules to all undergraduate students required to complete an Add+vantage module.

Upcoming Events

BSL Club: 27th September; Starley Gardens (weather permitting); The BSL Club, is a fun and educational learn British Sign Language for free! We offer six sessions in semester one and two, and you can come to all six or just the one.; Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Welcome Event | Skills | Disabled Students | Badge

School Placement Training: 2nd October; Meeting Room 1.24; School Placement Training allows students to experience education from another angle and provide knowledge and skills to support your move into a teaching career. We very much look forward to welcoming you – please sign up today!; Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Skills | Volunteering | Badge | School Placement

BSL Club: 4th October; Meeting Room 1.24; This workshop is a great way to learn another language and once you get started, you’ll want to keep going! The club is a great way to get into BSL, so even if you have little to no signing skills or experience, we want to meet you!; Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Skills

School Placement Training: 9th October; Meeting Room 1.24; School Placement Training will allow students to experience education from another angle and provide necessary skills to move forwards. We very much look forward to welcoming you – please sign up today!; CU Coventry | Skills | School Placement

BSL Club: 11th October; The Hub - Room 1.24; The BSL Club, is a fun and educational learn British Sign Language for free! We offer six sessions in semester one and two, and you can come to all six or just the one.; Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Skills | Free

School Placement Training: 16th October; Meeting Room 1.24; School Placement Training will allow students to experience education from another angle and provide necessary skills to move forwards. We very much look forward to welcoming you – please sign up today!; CU Coventry | Skills | School Placement

BSL Club (On Campus): 18th October; Meeting Room 1.24; This workshop is a great way to learn another language and once you get started, you’ll want to keep going! The club is a great way to get into BSL, so even if you have little to no signing skills or experience, we want to meet you!; Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Skills | Free

BSL Club (On Campus): 25th October; The Hub - Room 1.24; This workshop is a great way to learn another language and once you get started, you’ll want to keep going! The club is a great way to get into BSL, so even if you have little to no signing skills or experience, we want to meet you!; Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Skills | Free

BSL Club (On Campus): 1st November; The Hub - Room 1.24; This workshop is a great way to learn another language and once you get started, you’ll want to keep going! The club is a great way to get into BSL, so even if you have little to no signing skills or experience, we want to meet you!; Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Skills | Free | Badge

School Placement Training: 6th November; Meeting Room 1.24; School Placement Training will allow students to experience education from another angle and provide necessary skills to move forwards. We very much look forward to welcoming you – please sign up today!; CU Coventry | Skills | School Placement