Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education, psychology or computer sciences The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	sheffield.ac.uk/..-msc-diploma-certificate

Overview

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Programme structure

Core modules

Four core modules:

Spoken and Written Language
Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
Speech Difficulties I: nature and investigation
Speech Difficulties II: intervention and management

Research Methods
Two option modules
Research Dissertation

Optional modules

Developmental Language and Communication Disorders (single or double option)
Special Topics in Human Communication Sciences (two option modules)
Cleft Palate (single or double option)
Methods in Clinical Linguistics
Acquired Language Disorders
Acquired Speech Disorders

Teaching

Online course material
Study block attendance with lectures, tutorials and practical workshops

Assessment

Each module is assessed by a written assignment
MSc students are also assessed on their research dissertation