BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this program
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
On this three-year course, you’ll explore topics from the structure of language and how speech sounds are expressed, to anatomy, the psychology behind our development, and the effects of politics on the provision of speech and language therapy in the community.
You won’t simply learn the theories and research behind how we communicate and why people have difficulties in communicating, you’ll also learn the practical skills you’ll need.
You’ll study the techniques, skills and methods used to assess, analyse and manage clients, such as using boards with symbols that children can point to or swallowing tests for adults who have suffered a stroke to determine the treatment they need.
You’ll complete clinical placements in each year of study. Past placements have included working in a hospital with adults who have had strokes, special educational needs (SEN) provision for teenagers in a secondary school, and in community clinics.
Admission requirements
Specific GCSE Requirements
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject.
We do not accept Adult Literacy and Numeracy, Functional Skills or Key Skills.
Additional Requirements
Evidence of Level 3 study is required within the last 5 years (If outside of this, check with an admissions tutor).
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Health checks are required for this programme. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.
International Baccalaureate Points
29 IB Diploma Points to include SL5 or HL4 in English, Mathematics and HL4 in science
IELTS Score Required for International Students
Academic IELTS 7.5 no component below 7.0 taken within two years of course start date There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.
Additional Requirements
Evidence of Level 3 study is required within the last 5 years (If outside of this, check with an admissions tutor). Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Health checks are required for this programme. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
- Professional and Academic Development 1
- Foundations in Phonetics and Linguistics
- Typical Development Across the Lifespan
- Medical Science for Speech and Language Therapy
- Practice Education
- Introduction to Acquired and Developmental Conditions
Year 2
- Practice Education 2
- Applied Phonetics and Linguistics
- Professional and Academic Development 2
- Acquired Conditions Across the Lifespan 1
- Developmental Conditions Across the Lifespan 1
- Eating, Drinking and Swallowing
Year 3
- Practice Education 3
- Professional and Academic Development 3
- Acquired Conditions Across the Lifespan 2
- Developmental Conditions Across the Lifespan 2
- Advanced Topics in Speech and Language Therapy
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Undergraduate taught courses
If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £16,500 and £18,000.
Career paths
We’ve designed our three-year course to combine theory and practical sessions so that when you graduate, you’re prepared to practise as a speech and language therapist in a modern, challenging environment. In addition to being at university, you will also complete clinical placements in every year of study and you’ll spend time in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and schools.
The choice of possible career routes is diverse and after graduation, there are opportunities for work within the National Health Service, in charitable organisations, education, in the private sector, or overseas.
There are also a range of opportunities for postgraduate study and research. Some of our degree courses provide a range of practitioner options, and the nature of the units available can contribute to personal and professional development.
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