Certificate 3 in Sign Language
- Level
- Certificate 3(MNQF Level 3)
- Duration
- 0.5 years(1 Semester)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 2,784
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- August Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
previous Intake
Overview
This course builds on foundational sign language skills to develop intermediate-level fluency and comprehension. Students will expand their vocabulary, improve grammatical accuracy, and practice conversational signing in a variety of everyday and professional contexts. The course also introduces deaf culture awareness and communication etiquette, preparing learners for more advanced study or practical application in education, customer service, and community engagement.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Completion of Basic Education OR
- ii) Attainment of a Level 2 qualification
Alternative Entry
- i) 18 years of age AND Ability to communicate in the language of instruction.
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SGN001 Introduction to Sign Language (CORE) | Introduction to Sign Language | 15 Introduction to Sign Language (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 | |
SGN003 Communicating with Sign Language (CORE) | 870 870 | ||||
ENG069 Practical English Communication Skills (CORE) | 522 522 | ||||
DHI035 Muwa-salaathee Dhivehi (CORE) | 522 522 |
| Course Total | 48 CP | Total: 2,784 2,784 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.
Careers
Graduates of Sign Language Level 3 can work as communication support staff, interpreters-in-training, or inclusion assistants in schools, healthcare, and community services, supporting accessibility for the deaf community and preparing for advanced interpreter training or further studies in sign language and deaf culture.