British Sign Language Level 2
Last Updated 2026-01-14
Applications are now closed. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email courses@manchesterdeafcentre.com
We have a high pass rate on our BSL courses, here are some of our level 2 students celebrating their success:
Level 2 is designed to enable learners to develop their skills to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of everyday situations. The qualification will allow learners to participate in longer and more varied conversations than at Level 1. The course will develop communication in BSL about real life, routine, and daily experiences. The learner will be able to deal with most routine communication and have enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication. Learners will be taught a number of regional variations in sign language. You can see the full overview of this Qualification here.
Entry requirements as outlined by Signature:
- applicants must be 16 or over
- applicants must demonstrate competence in BSL at Level 1
- applicants must have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, facial and body movement to produce and receive BSL
Please note: If you are currently awaiting your level 1 results, you are still welcome to apply. Any offer of a place will be conditional on successfully passing level 1.
Upcoming Courses
Please note that details for the new Level 2 courses starting in September 2026 will be released in April/May 2026.
British Sign Language (BSL) – Level 1 and Level 2
Information about our next Level 1 and Level 2 BSL courses will be released in April/May 2026.
The new courses will begin in September 2026.
Please check this page in April/May for full details, application information, and enrolment dates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will applications open?
Applications for Level 1 and Level 2 will open when course information is released in April/May 2026.
When do the new courses start?
Both Level 1 and Level 2 courses will begin in September 2026.
Can I join a waiting list now?
Not at this stage. A waiting list will open once the new course information is published in April/May.
Will the course be in person or online?
Full details, including delivery format, will be confirmed when the new information is released.
How much will the courses cost?
Fees for Level 1 and Level 2 will be published in April/May 2026.
Can I register my interest early?
You can check this page in April/May for the official registration link and full course details.
Do I need any previous experience?
Level 1: No prior BSL knowledge is required.
Level 2: You will need a completed Level 1 qualification or equivalent experience. Full entry requirements will be confirmed in April/May.
Who can I contact in the meantime?
General enquiries can be sent to our admin team, but detailed course information will only be available once published in April/May 2026. courses@manchesterdeafcentre.com
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Our BSL courses are accredited by Signature, the leading awarding body for British Sign Language
