BSc (Hons)Speech and Language Therapy

Study location	United Kingdom, City South Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	B620

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher)

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 7.5 (with a minimum of 7.0 in each band)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	bcu.ac.uk/..h-and-language-therapy-2018-19

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

In your first year you’ll learn the basics in the areas of anatomy, psychology, linguistics and phonetics.

The year acts as a strong introduction to the most common issues around both communication and swallowing difficulties.

In year two, you’ll begin to apply theory to practice and you’ll learn about assessing client’s speech, language, communication and swallowing needs. You will also have your first clinical placement in your second year.

In your third year, you’ll learn about managing your client’s speech, language, communication and swallowing needs, and you put your learning into practice on your final 15-week clinical placement.

We offer a part-time route which gives you the opportunity to still train as a speech and language therapist if you feel that you cannot commit to a full time degree. The part-time course takes six years to complete and you’ll attend university for two days per week. You’ll also have the chance to swap to the full-time route if you decide you want to finish in less than six years.

Career opportunities

Once qualified you’ll have a range of career opportunities available to you within hospitals, community health centres, mainstream and special schools, care homes, nursing and residential homes, young offenders’ institutions, prisons and clients’ own homes.