Speech and Language Therapy
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: SL22 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: SL22 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
120 points from Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
Why choose this course?
Teaching a balanced mix across the lifespan of paediatric and adults, this course equips you with the clinical and professional competencies making you eligible for registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
You will:
Be eligible for The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Royal College Of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) registration upon graduation
Access modern simulation facilities including Virtual Reality
Have the opportunity to participate in placements across North Wales in a variety of clinical settings
Benefit from strong links with the local health board
Learn from a lecturing team offering expertise from a range of clinical backgrounds.
*This course is part of a subject area ranked
1st in Wales and top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality
1st in the UK for Student Experience
Joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects
in the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject area league table in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025
*This course is rated 1st in Wales for Career Prospects in the Health Professionals subject area league table in the Guardian University Guide, 2025.
*This course is rated 4th in the UK for Satisfied with Teaching in the Health Professionals subject area league table in the Guardian University Guide, 2025.
*This course is rated 1st in Wales in the Health Studies subject area league table in the Daily Mail University League Table, 2024.
Key Course Features:
Dynamic and practical approach to teaching
Strong links with the RCSLT, our professional body
Teaching consists of modern themes relevant to the evolving profession
Placement opportunities in a variety of clinical settings to provide you with practical knowledge and skills
Opportunities to engage in research throughout the course
Modules
What you will study
Year 1 (Level 4)
In the first year of study, you are introduced to the concepts of phonetics, linguistics, psychology, biology and human development that will underpin your studies on the rest of this course. You will develop skills in research and professional practice. You will undertake a pre-clinical in semester 1 and a clinical placement in a Speech and Language Therapy team in semester 2.
Modules:
Foundations in Professional and Evidence Based Practice
Development and Learning Across the Lifespan
Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan
Introduction to Phonetics and Linguistics
Essential Psychology
Year 2 (Level 5)
In the second year, you will build on the knowledge and skills you have learned in year 1. You will learn more about specialist areas of Speech and Language Therapy, and apply this knowledge to practice through lectures, seminars, simulation and placement.
Modules:
Speech and Swallowing
Applied Life Sciences and Psychology
Language and Cognition
Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics
Developing Professional and Evidence Based Practice
Year 3 (Level 6):
In the final year of study, students consolidate their learning from the previous two years to integrate their understanding of the theories underpinning Speech and Language Therapy and their application to practice. Students will complete 2 clinical placements in their third year, and have the opportunity to present their research projects at a local conference.
Modules:
The Evolving Profession
Speech and Language Therapy Specialisms
Advanced Professional Practice
Clinical Research Project
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Teaching & Assessment
You will be taught through a blended learning approach, utilising in person teaching on our Plas Coch campus, online lectures and seminars, and set asynchronous work to complete in your own time. Lectures take on a dynamic and practical approach, including group work and discussions, debates, creating resources, presentations and case studies.
Assessment takes many forms, including written assignments and exams, case based oral exams, placement-based vivas and portfolios.
Teaching and learning
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.
Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference
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The Uni
Wrexham (Main Campus)
School of Social and Life Sciences
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