Program Overview

Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy

Course Details

The Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy course is a seven-week, online course that covers preparatory knowledge and skills to support an application to study Speech and Language Therapy or a related healthcare course. The course is delivered by registered and practicing Speech and Language Therapists from the local health board.

Key Course Features

• Delivered by registered Speech and Language Therapists from the local health board
• Free course
• Recorded sessions and uploaded materials for students to access in their own time
• Supports an application to study Speech and Language Therapy
• Gain 20 credits at Level 4
• Find out more about studying the course and student life at Wrexham University

What You Will Study

• Introduction and overview of Allied Health Professionals
• Communication and Swallowing
• Role of the Speech and Language Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapy as a career + Midway formative quiz
• Themes in the profession
• BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy at Wrexham University
• Summary and Assessment

Entry Requirements & Applying

The booking for this course closes a week before the course start date.

Teaching & Assessment

• 7 hours of synchronous live teaching
• 29 hours of asynchronous content including reading, webinars, podcasts on Moodle in preparation for the live sessions and for the assessments
• 164 hours of independent learning
• Midway assessment week 4. MCQ
• Summative assessment week 7. A reflective piece of work linked to personal statement.

Fees & Funding

The course is free. Please note, short course prices are subject to review for 25/26.

Course Dates

The course starts on Wednesday, 15th April 2026, and runs for 7 weeks, with sessions on the following dates:

• Wednesday, 15th April - 12pm - 13:30pm - Wrexham Campus
• Wednesday, 22nd April - 12pm - 13:00pm - Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Wednesday, 29th April - 12pm - 13:00pm - Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Wednesday, 6th May - 12pm - 13:00pm - Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Wednesday, 13th May - 12pm - 13:00pm - Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Wednesday, 20th May - 12pm - 13:00pm - Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Wednesday, 3rd June - 12pm - 13:00pm - Online (Microsoft Teams)

Related Courses

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

This course is related to the Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy course and provides further education in the field.