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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Speech and Language Therapy

Entry requirements

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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A level

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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Tuition fees

LocationFees
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

Course summary

What this course is about

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

Course details

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

Birmingham City University reviews

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Based on 635 reviews from Birmingham City University's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
30%
3 star
15%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
Top Review
(5)

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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Great simulation facilities for practicing skills learnt in university

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The staff are very helpful and always available when needed. I feel the course has well prepared me for life as a graduate paramedic.

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3rd year

Paramedic science

Very supportive staff and students, wide range of activities available

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In terms of societies and events, I always found things to do on campus. The Freshers' fair was always really good with lots to do and lots of freebies. I loved the society I joined too.

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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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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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.

Health sciences (non-specific)

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

78%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

low

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%

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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%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

74%

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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%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

72%

med

How well organised is your course?

56%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

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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%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

73%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

low

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

Student information

See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Speech and Language Therapy or another course from the same subject area.

Health sciences (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time88%Part-time12%
Gender ratio
Female76%Male24%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above62%
Number of students970
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
BiologyB
SociologyB
English LiteratureC
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Speech and Language Therapy - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

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.

Source: LEO

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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