Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) at City, University of London equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing difficulties. The program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning through clinical placements and state-of-the-art facilities. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in speech and language therapy, with an average starting salary of £21,580.

Program Outline

City, University of London - Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

Degree Overview:

This program is ideal for individuals with a passion for helping others and an interest in language development and communication disorders.

Program Overview:

• Objectives:
• Prepare students for professional practice as speech and language therapists.
• Enable graduates to work effectively with individuals across the lifespan, from infants to older adults.
• Equip students with the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide a strong foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of speech and language therapy.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using evidence-based practices.
• Program Description:
• Duration:
3 years full-time.
• Location: City, University of London.
• Accreditation: Accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Highlights:
• Clinical placements:
Students gain valuable experience working with real clients in a variety of settings.
• Roberta Williams Speech and Language Therapy Centre: State-of-the-art in-house clinic offering students hands-on experience.
• Optional fourth year: Offers an opportunity to gain a master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy (MSLT).

Other:

• £0 non-repayable grant per year for eligible students.
• Optional volunteering opportunities abroad in Cambodia, Uganda, and other locations.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Modules:
• Articulatory Phonetics, Phonology and Speech Development
• Biomedical Sciences 1
• Lifespan Studies
• Speech Disorders
• Professional Studies 1
• Key focuses:
• Develop a strong foundation in the anatomy, physiology, and neurophysiology of speech and language.
• Gain an understanding of normal and disordered speech development.
• Learn the basics of clinical practice.

Year 2:

• Modules:
• Applied Phonetics and Phonology
• Biomedical Sciences 2
• Developmental Psychology
• Language Sciences
• Dysphagia
• Professional Studies 2
• Key focuses:
• Refine your understanding of phonetics and speech production.
• Explore the psychology of child development.
• Study the linguistics of language acquisition and development.
• Gain experience in assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Year 3:

• Modules:
• Research Methods
• Acoustic Phonetics & Deafness
• Acquired and Developmental Language Disorders
• Autism and other conditions
• professional Studies 3
• Research Project
• Key focuses:
• Develop your research skills.
• Learn about the management of hearing loss.
• Gain advanced knowledge of specific communication disorders.
• Conduct a research project in a chosen area of interest.

Optional Fourth Year (MSLT):

• Modules:
• Research Project (Part 2)
• Advanced Professional Practice
• Elective modules (e.g., Acquired Language Impairment, Cognitive Communication Impairments)
• Key focuses:
• Develop advanced research and leadership skills.
• Gain deeper specialized knowledge in chosen clinical areas.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods:
• Written examinations
• Practical assessments
• Coursework
• Clinical reports
• Assessment criteria:
• Knowledge and understanding of speech and language therapy principles
• Clinical skills and competence
• Ability to critically analyze and interpret information
• Communication and presentation skills

Teaching:

• Teaching methods:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Simulated clinical practice
• Clinical placements
• Faculty:
• Experienced academic and clinical staff with expertise in various areas of speech and language therapy.
• Unique teaching approaches:
• Use of state-of-the-art equipment in the Speech Acoustics Laboratory and the Roberta Williams Speech and Language Therapy Centre.
• Small-group teaching and individualized attention.
• Emphasis on practical, hands-on learning.

Careers:

• Career opportunities:
• Speech and language therapists in various settings (health centers, hospitals, schools, etc.)
• Clinical specialists, researchers, private practices, and senior managers in education specialists, and leaders in education and researchers, and university positions, and educators.
• Average starting salary starting salary: £210
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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

For UK/Home students:

• £9,250 per year (2024/25 academic year)
• Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase of around 5%.

For International students:

• £20,090 per year (2024/25 academic year)
• Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase of around 5%.

Payment information:

• You can apply for a loan to help cover your tuition fees and living costs.
• You can also pay your fees in instalments.

Additional information:

• There is a non-repayable grant of £5,000 per year available to eligible healthcare students.
• You may be eligible for additional financial support depending on your circumstances.