Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

<strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy prepares you for a professional career supporting children and adults with speech, language, communication and swallowing needs. The course is designed for students who want to combine academic study with practical training in a clinically focused discipline.<br/><br/>You will study the scientific, linguistic and social foundations of speech and language therapy, alongside developing professional and clinical skills. The course is professionally accredited and provides the academic and practice requirements needed to enter the profession.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll study</strong><br/><br/>You’ll build a solid foundation in speech and language therapy, while gaining professional skills valued across health, education and social care sectors, including assessment and intervention skills, clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, communication skills and reflective practice.<br/><br/>Modules offered can vary each year but may include:<br/><br/>• Foundations of Speech and Language Therapy<br/><br/>• Language and Communication Development<br/><br/>• Clinical Practice and Placement<br/><br/>• Research Project in Speech and Language Therapy<br/><br/><strong>How you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/>You will learn through:<br/><br/>• Lectures and seminars introducing core theoretical and clinical concepts<br/><br/>• Practical workshops developing assessment and intervention skills<br/><br/>• Supervised clinical placements in a range of professional settings<br/><br/>• Assessment through coursework, practical evaluations, examinations and reflective practice<br/><br/>You will also use digital learning resources, clinical software and the University’s virtual learning environment to support your learning.<br/><br/><strong>Future opportunities</strong><br/><br/>Graduates of this course are prepared to enter professional practice as speech and language therapists, working with diverse client groups across health, education and community settings. The course also develops transferable skills relevant to wider clinical and research roles.<br/><br/>• Speech and language therapy roles in health and education<br/><br/>• Community and specialist clinical services<br/><br/>• Research and support roles in related fields<br/><br/>• Postgraduate study and professional development<br/><br/>The transferable skills developed also support progression into postgraduate study and continued professional training.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>You will study in specialist facilities designed to support clinical learning and professional practice.<br/><br/>• Clinical teaching rooms and therapy spaces<br/><br/>• Specialist assessment and therapy equipment<br/><br/>• Access to placement support and supervision<br/><br/>• Library and digital resources for health and clinical study<br/><br/>These facilities support your academic development and help you apply speech and language therapy knowledge with confidence.