If you want a client-centred, evidence-based education in the field of speech and language therapy, our three-year BSc programme is the right choice for you.
Our course, which is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) uses a variety of innovative activities and placements. After successful completion of this course, you will be ready to apply to the HCPC for registration as a speech and language therapist.
Speech and language therapists support people of all ages who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Delivered at the West Midlan...
If you want a client-centred, evidence-based education in the field of speech and language therapy, our three-year BSc programme is the right choice for you.<br/><br/>Our course, which is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) uses a variety of innovative activities and placements. After successful completion of this course, you will be ready to apply to the HCPC for registration as a speech and language therapist.<br/><br/>Speech and language therapists support people of all ages who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Delivered at the West Midlands’ only training site for speech and language therapists, this course is designed to prepare you to achieve excellence and professional autonomy in clinical practice.<br/><br/>You will learn through a variety of formats, including workshops, interactive lectures, and simulation sessions, at our recently extended £71 million campus, with state-of-the-art facilities. You will also benefit from the Virtual Case Creator (VCC), which enables us to simulate clinical scenarios in a virtual environment.<br/><br/>Throughout the course, you will develop your understanding of research and evidence-based practice, so that you can contribute to the future development of the speech and language therapy profession.<br/><br/>You will undertake two major clinical placements, during which you will be immersed in all aspects of clinical practice. Towards the end of your clinical placement in your third year, you are likely to be managing your own caseload of clients, and you will have the option to participate in a number of extracurricular activities, including an opportunity for international exchange. Our graduates can go on to work as speech and language therapists in a wide range of settings including the NHS, schools, charities and private practices.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
City South Campus, Edgbaston
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B620
Institution Code
B25
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 Please note: If you qualify for our BCU Accelerate scheme, you could receive an offer that is two grades below our normal entry requirements. If your level 3 qualifications do not meet the UCAS tariff for this course, you may be offered a place on our Foundation Year instead. You do not need to submit a separate application but will automatically be considered for this if your predicted grades fall below the UCAS entry tariff. Scottish Higher120 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above. Access to HE DiplomaPass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 30 credits at Merit or Distinction. Accepted subjects: Health or Science-related pathway. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Health and Social Care; Science. National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health, Early Years, relevant Education subject or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics). Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. Required subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Maths, Health or Science related subject at Higher level. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Health and Social Care; Science. National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health, Early Years, relevant Education subject or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics). Scottish Advanced Higher120 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Health and Social Care; Science. National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health, Early Years, relevant Education subject or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics). A levelB,B,B 120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking. T LevelM Merit overall. Accepted subjects: Healthcare Science; Science. |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |