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You can do a foundation degree or a degree in British Sign Language (BSL) and deaf studies.

Some knowledge of BSL will be helpful when you apply, though this is not always essential.

After finishing your course, you could go on to complete a teaching qualification, like a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE), which you may need if you want to teach in schools.

You can do a Level 1 and 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL) before moving on to a higher level qualification.

Employers including schools and colleges usually look for a minimum of a Level 3 or 4 Certificate in British Sign Language. Some will ask for a Level 6 Certificate.

To work as a BSL teacher, you'll normally be expected to have a qualification in your own subject area aside from BSL, and a teaching qualification.

You can study for a degree in music and then complete a teacher training qualification.

To teach music in a primary school, you can train to teach all subjects, and specialise in music.

To work as a secondary school music teacher, you can train to teach music as a single subject or combine it with another subject.

To teach in a music college, conservatoire or university, you may also need:

• a postgraduate music qualification
• a recognised profile as a performer
• teaching experience

When you apply for a music degree or postgraduate course, you'll usually be asked to attend an audition. You may be expected to have at least Grade 6 on a main instrument.

You'll need a level 3 qualification or higher in music or performing arts, if you want to be a music teacher in a further education college.

You'll also need a further education teaching qualification that covers the level of course you're going to teach.

You may be able to apply to do an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Teacher Level 6 Apprenticeship.

The undergraduate option takes up to 4 years to complete. The postgraduate route takes around 1 year, with both leading to qualified teacher status (QTS).