BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy: Empowering Communication, Transforming Lives

Programme Overview The BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy is an undergraduate programme designed to prepare students for a rewarding career supporting individuals with communication, speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. This professionally accredited course combines academic study with clinical practice to develop specialist skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Programme Highlights

• HCPC Professional Accreditation
• Comprehensive Clinical Training
• Diverse Healthcare Settings
• Holistic Communication Support

Course Structure: A Three to Four-Year Professional Journey

Year 1 (Level 4): Foundations of Communication

• Introduction to Speech and Language
• Biomedical Sciences
• Linguistics and Phonetics
• Initial Clinical Skills Placement

Year 2 (Level 5): Advanced Clinical Understanding

• Developmental Speech Disorders
• Acquired Communication Disorders
• Psychosocial Communication Contexts
• Clinical Practice Placement

Year 3/4 (Level 6): Professional Specialisation

• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Research Methods and Project
• Multidisciplinary Practice
• Comprehensive Clinical Skills

Entry Requirements

• A-Levels: BBB (Science preferred)
• BTEC: DDM in Health and Social Care
• GCSEs: Five at grade C/4
• International Students: IELTS 7.5
• Additional: DBS Check, Health Screening

Skills You’ll Develop

• Clinical Assessment
• Communication Intervention
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Research Methodology
• Ethical Practice

Career Opportunities Potential roles include:

• NHS Speech Therapist
• School Communication Specialist
• Private Practice Clinician
• Rehabilitation Centre Therapist
• Community Health Worker

Postgraduate Progression Options in:

• Advanced Speech Therapy
• Specialist Intervention Techniques
• Research and Academia
• International Certification

Why Choose Our Programme?

• Royal College Accreditation
• Extensive Clinical Training
• Strong Employment Prospects
• Life-Changing Impact

Be the voice that helps others find theirs – start your communication journey today!