BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
About the course
Why choose this course?
Final Award: BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapists help individuals of all ages experiencing communication and/or swallowing difficulties. This profession is in-demand and provides a rewarding and challenging career. As a Speech and Language Therapist, there are opportunities for advancement within a wide range of different areas of practice as well as education, research and leadership and management.
This course provides excellent career prospects in your own place of work, NHS or social care, private sector, independent, and charity sectors. You will also develop the skills needed to work within any area of Speech and Language Therapy practice in a practical and engaging way, which reflects the importance of putting theory into practice.
Apprentices will work closely with other health care professionals to provide a holistic experience and help build skills working as part of a team with access to specialist university resources and facilities. A wide variety of placements helps apprentices to get further practical experience of the different areas of Speech and Language Therapy practice.
We are one of only four universities offering this new apprenticeship, which is designed to equip apprentices with the skills for excellence and professional autonomy in professional practice.
What will I study?
You will apply theory to practice and learn about assessing and managing clients’ speech, language, communication and swallowing needs. You will also learn about research, leadership and interprofessional practice in the context of Speech and Language Therapy. This programme will involve being at the university for normally one day per week, with some blocks of study and apprentices spending the remaining time in their workplace. There will also be three full-time practice placements over the four years of the course, each six weeks long. Teaching integrates academic study with practice-based learning and uses an enquiry-based approach designed around case studies.
Professional Accreditations
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as a speech and language therapist.
Graduates will also be eligible to become a Newly Qualified member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
This programme has been approved by the University but is still subject to approval by the Health and Care Professions Council and accreditation by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Careers
Upon graduation the above professional accreditations can be gained. Graduates will then have the opportunity to enjoy a range of career opportunities including the NHS, social care, charities, voluntary, and private sectors in the UK and overseas. You can visit the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists website for more information at www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy
The University’s careers service also provides a range of support to help apprentices develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our careers pages for more information.