Speech and Language Therapy BSc Honours

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• 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
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Stage 1

We lay the foundation for later work with topics including anatomy and physiology of speech and language, linguistics and phonetics, developmental psychology, child language and development, clinical education, speech and language pathology and research methods.

You will be introduced to case-based problem-solving and case management. You will observe speech and language therapists at work, and complete a child study, working with a child and their family to observe and analyse typical development.

Compulsory Modules

• Anatomy & Physiology for Speech and Language 20
• Research Methods in Practice I 10
• Linguistics and Phonetics I 20
• Introduction to Speech and Language Pathology 20
• Clinical and Professional Education I 10
• Brain and Behaviour Across the Lifespan I: Introduction to Psychology and Social Interaction 20
• Child Development (Child Development and Speech Language Acquisition) 20

Stage 2

You'll continue to study linguistics, phonetics, psychology and speech and language pathology. You'll apply learning to cases of developmental and acquired communication disorder. You'll start to take responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in our campus clinics under the supervision of expert staff.

Compulsory Modules

• Research Methods in Practice II 10
• Clinical and Professional Education II 20
• Linguistics and Phonetics II 40
• Brain and Behaviour across the Lifespan II: Neuropsychology 10
• Speech and Language Pathology II: Developmental and acquired disorders of speech, language and communication 40

Stage 3

You'll undertake clinical placements with different client groups in a range of speech and language therapy services, including hospitals, nurseries, schools, rehabilitation settings, and charities.

You'll continue to develop your knowledge and understanding related to specific client groups such as clients with autism or dementia. You'll apply your knowledge to the understanding of communication and swallowing disorders.

There is also an increasing consideration of the professional context in which speech and language therapists work.

Compulsory Modules

• Clinical and Professional Education III 20
• Professional Issues for Clinical Practice 10
• Speech and Language Pathology III: Dysphagia 10
• Speech and Language Pathology III A: Disorders of fluency; sensory, motor and cognitive impairments 40
• Speech and Language Pathology III - B: Disorders of voice; motor speech and dementia 20
• Brain and Behaviour across the Lifespan III: Neuropsychology and Psychiatric Disorders 20
• Clinical and Professional Education III: Extended 20

This degree provides a direct pathway to a career as a qualified speech and language therapist. The successful completion of this degree provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a speech and language therapist and to apply for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Most speech and language therapist graduates become employed by the NHS to work in hospitals, clinics, paediatric assessment centres, adult rehabilitation centres or in the community.

Speech and language therapists usually work as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Once you qualify, you can specialise in a particular area of speech and language therapy.

If you wish to work with language-disordered children in a classroom setting, you may want to take a one-year teaching qualification (PGCE) after your degree.

A number of our graduates have also gone on to take up research posts.

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Our BSc Speech and Language Therapy and Master's in Speech and Language Sciences degrees are monitored and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Successful completion of this degree provides eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a speech and language therapist and to apply for membership of the RCSLT.

We use innovative teaching methods and models in our academic and clinical teaching. Case-based teaching and problem-based learning accompany lectures and seminars. You will also benefit from the experience and expertise of our visiting lecturers who are experts in their field.

Our teaching methods develop deep learning, critical thinking, reflection skills and creativity. This enables you to deal with the diverse nature of ;speech and language therapy ;practice.