The B.A. Caribbean Sign Language Interpreting targets students who want to serve the interests of deaf communities in the Caribbean. It allows students to develop fluency in Caribbean Sign Language and expertise in Sign Language interpreting, while also exposing them to deaf culture, and the place of sign language in Caribbean societies. Graduates of the programme are recognized as qualified Caribbean Sign Language interpreters, while also, as holders of a BA degree, being expected to be lifelong adaptable learners, critical and analytic thinkers, capable researchers and communicators. This programme provides a basis for postgraduate degree study in Linguistics and related subject areas.

• Listing ID: 4291
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Humanities and Education
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 02 Arts and Humanities- 023 Languages- 0232 Literature and Linguistics
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: Five CSEC subjects (General Proficiency Grades I-III) which must include English Language and Two double units CAPE or equivalent.
• Number of Credits: 90