Program Overview

Overview

The Language Pathology MSc is designed for those wanting to develop a career as a Speech and Language Therapist in the National Health Service or other settings. This Master's programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

What You'll Learn

As part of this Language Pathology MSc course, you'll complete a number of compulsory modules. These will be supported by clinical placements from early on in both years. In year one, you'll cover the following modules that underpin the discipline:

• psychology
• linguistics
• practical anatomy
• physiology You'll also begin to work on speech and language therapy (SLT) cases. These will give you your first experiences of working clinically under guided supervision.

How You'll Learn

The Language Pathology programme is taught at our Newcastle city campus. You'll also attend a variety of internal and external clinical placements. The course runs from 09:00 to 17:00 on weekdays from September to July/August in both years. This is an intense programme with approximately 25-30 academic contact hours per week. When on external placements, you will be doing full working days, with additional travel time. You will undertake clinical placements in the summer months in both years.

Your Development

We take a student-centred approach to your development of:

• knowledge
• thinking and critical ability
• professional identity You'll receive tailored supervision, with a focus on reflective practice. We also provide transparent and fair assessment procedures with clear and specific marking criteria for coursework.

Your Future

This Master’s course is a pre-registration speech and language therapy degree. Graduates can apply to the Health and Care Professionals Council to register to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist. Graduates of this programme become practicing speech and language therapists across a range of settings, such as:

• hospitals
• schools
• children’s services
• justice
• mental health

Quality and Ranking

• 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• Global Top 140 University - QS World University Rankings 2026
• Global Top 160 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
• Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

Facilities

We have two clinics on campus:

• Tavistock Aphasia Centre (North East)
• The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Clinic

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)

• Home students: Full time: 24 months, Tuition fees (per year) Not set
• International students: Full time: 24 months, Tuition fees (per year) £25,900

Entry Requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Academic entry requirements

A 2:1 or 1st class honours degree, or international equivalent, in any of the following fields:

• psychology
• neuroscience
• linguistics
• English language and literature
• modern languages
• a medical discipline, such as biomedical science or medicine We will also consider your application if you have a first degree in a different subject plus relevant industry experience.

English Language requirements

Select your qualification IELTSPearsonsDuolingo English TestTOEFLOtherPre-Sessional Entry - 6 weeksPre-Sessional Entry - 10 weeks

Admissions policy

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Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course

How to Apply

Before you start

The course starts in September. The course application deadline for 2026 entry is to be confirmed. Interview dates for those shortlisted is to be confirmed You must have obtained and graduated from your degree before you can apply for this course. We usually accept 20 students onto the course per year.

Programme codes

Qualification: MSc Full time

Full time: 24 months| Programme Code:5104F

Using the application portal

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