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Speech and Language Therapy

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We do not accept General Studies, Critical Thinking or Applied Science. Preferred subjects are Science, English Language, Modern Foreign Language, Psychology or Sociology.

Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with 45 Level 3 graded credits with an overall tariff score of 128. Preferable subjects are Health Care, English and Psychology.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

To include Grade 5 at Standard or 4 at Higher in English Language, Mathematics and Science.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2

To include H1-H7 or O1-O4 in English Language, Mathematics and Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Speech and language therapy

As a speech and language therapist, you’ll work with adults and children who may have language, speech, fluency, voice, communication, or swallowing disorders. You’ll identify problems and help people to improve their communication skills.

On this three-year course, you’ll explore topics from the structure of language and how speech sounds are expressed, to anatomy, the psychology behind our development, and the effects of politics on the provision of speech and language therapy in the community.

You won’t simply learn the theories and research behind how we communicate and why people have difficulties in communicating, you’ll also learn the practical skills you’ll need.

You’ll study the techniques, skills and methods used to assess, analyse, and manage clients, such as using boards with symbols that children can point to or swallowing tests for adults who have suffered a stroke to determine the treatment they need.

You’ll complete clinical placements in each year of study. Past placements have included working in a hospital with adults who have had strokes, special educational needs (SEN) provision for teenagers in a secondary school, and in community clinics.

**Features and benefits**

- **Approved course**- When you graduate, you’re eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which means you can practise as a speech and language therapist, and gain membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

- **Real-world experience**- You’ll go on clinical placements in every year of study.

- **Outstanding facilities**- You’ll have access to our on-campus ICON Centre, which features a wide range of high-tech equipment for speech analysis and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

- **Teaching expertise**- You’ll learn from experienced and professionally registered speech and language therapists.

The Uni


Course location:

Manchester Metropolitan University

Department:

Department of Health Professions

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

77%
Speech and language therapy

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Teaching and learning

80%
Staff make the subject interesting
77%
Staff are good at explaining things
77%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
87%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

76%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
83%
Course specific equipment and facilities
33%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

99%
UK students
1%
International students
4%
Male students
96%
Female students
92%
2:1 or above
7%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
B

After graduation


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Average annual salary
96%
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Employed or in further education
90%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

87%
Therapy professionals
6%
Childcare and related personal services
3%
Teaching and educational professionals

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

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