Degree in Sign Language and Deaf Community

With this Degree, students will acquire advanced and in-depth knowledge about the Deaf and Deafblind Community, their sociocultural and developmental aspects, as well as their specific needs to ensure full inclusion. They will also receive solid training in the development of guiding techniques for interpreting for deafblind individuals. Additionally, specialized knowledge will be gained about Spanish Sign Language, its linguistics, and its application in different professional fields, as well as other devices, products, and methodologies of special importance for individuals with hearing disabilities, deafness, and/or deafblindness.

Convinced of its public service vocation, whether you are a student or considering studying at URJC, we make all our capabilities available to you for your education. Our University offers you a team of passionate professors dedicated to providing you with the best training. They are, at the same time, dynamic, flexible professionals adapted to new teaching methodologies. You also have access to modern facilities equipped to meet methodological needs, as well as laboratories and many other services outside the classrooms.

Studying at Rey Juan Carlos means entering an ideal learning environment that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals in the most exciting future.

Although it was established to serve the people of the Community of Madrid, we are committed to all Spaniards and citizens of the European Union. We are part of the International Consortium of Universities, EULIST, along with 9 other European universities, and we are very proud of the special bond that unites us with Latin America.

The university has five campuses: Aranjuez, Alcorcón, Fuenlabrada, Madrid (with several locations), and Móstoles.

Access Access to the official Bachelor's degree programs will require possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and passing the test referred to in Article 42 of Organic Law 6/2001 on Universities, amended by Law 4/2007 of April 12, without prejudice to other access mechanisms provided by current regulations.

The number of places offered for new admissions are:

• Alcorcón Campus: 25 places
• Madrid Campus (Edfi. Quintana): 50 places

Double Degrees - Alcorcón Campus

• Spanish Sign Language and Deaf Community - Primary Education (blended): 5 places
• Spanish Sign Language and Deaf Community - Social Work: 10 places
• Spanish Sign Language and Deaf Community - Occupational Therapy: 10 places

Consult about the different requirements and necessary documents, the specific test, and the procedure for the recognition of foreign degrees.

The University offers a series of scholarships and aid to students, including:

• Own scholarships
• Scholarships from the Ministry of Education
• From the Community of Madrid
• Santander Bank Scholarships
• Scholarships from the Government of the Basque Country
• Scholarships from the Once Foundation
• Scholarships from the Occident Foundation
• CEDEX Scholarships

You will be able to provide services as a Spanish Sign Language interpreter (in both public and private organizations and entities), guide-interpreter for deafblind individuals, educational advisor, and LSE teacher in educational centers, multi- and interdisciplinary teams for the inclusion of people with disabilities, or mediation services, among others. The specific professional destinations are developed in the following areas:

• Legal
• Health
• Education
• Cultural, sports, and leisure
• Religious
• Labor
• Media
• Transportation
• Public and Institutional Administration
• Political and citizen participation
• Private
• International