Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Speech and Language Therapy course at Birmingham City University.
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B,B,B
120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking.
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| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £18,570 per year |
| International | £18,570 per year |
UCAS code: B620
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Speech and Language Therapy course.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Birmingham City University
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Health Sciences
Location
City South Campus, Edgbaston | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Speech and language therapy
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
1 year ago
Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable
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I was mostly as City Centre campus so I was close to the city centre area. I always found things to do in my free time, had shops close by for my food shopping and could always find somewhere to meet friends. My friends and I really enjoyed the pub quiz at the Eagle and Ball and this became a week...
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I think I managed pretty well at uni with my finances. I did work a part time job which helped out with extra costs and I thankfully had family support too. My biggest financial concern would probably be financing my course itself - like my equipment and materials. But this is quite course specifi...
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Birmingham City University students who took the Speech and Language Therapy course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
64%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
56%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
75%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
81%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
90%
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I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
58%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
77%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
76%
med
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Speech and Language Therapy or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| History | B | |||||
We have no information about graduates who took Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City University.
Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Speech and Language Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Speech and Language Therapy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
Open Days are the perfect way to find out more about university, you’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about finance and other support services. It also offers a great way to get a feel for campus life and help you see firsthand why Birmingham City University is a great place to study.
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