Studying speech therapy and audiology at university
Example course modules
- Phonetic transcription
- Biological sciences
- Lifespan psychology and language development
- Communication science and technology
- Applications of critical theory
- Investigating human development and behaviour
- Grammar and meaning
- Communication and swallowing needs
- Perception
- Cognition and learning
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 13 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about speech therapy and audiology
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Biology
- English language
Useful to have
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Modern foreign language
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Six months after graduating
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Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Speech therapist
- Audiologist
- Clinical researcher
Other real-life job examples
- Welfare support officer
- Medical technician
- Special needs teaching specialist
What employers like about this subject
A speech therapy and/ or audiology degree will provide you with subject-specific skills including the physiology and biology of speech and hearing; communication with individuals with difficulties in speech and/ or hearing; the principles of speech and language development, and an understanding of clinical research methodology and how to conduct and interpret clinical research. Transferable skills you can gain from a speech therapy course include excellent communication skills, problem-solving and making decisions under pressure. Graduates from the discipline tend to work in schools, hospitals, specialist health practices, social care organisations and healthcare regulators.
