Program Overview

Programme Structure and Content

The BSc in Speech and Language Therapy is a four-year, full-time course.

Year 1 - Foundations of Speech & Language Therapy

• SL1004 Communication, Learning and Behaviour across the Lifespan (5 credits)
• SL1005 Preparation for Academic and Professional Learning (5 credits)
• SL1006 Language Acquisition (5 credits)
• SL1007 Speech, Hearing and Swallowing Sciences I (10 credits)
• SL1008 Introduction to Language Studies (5 credits)
• SL1009 Introduction to Communication Disorders I (10 credits)
• SL1010 Introduction to Communication Disorders II (10 credits)
  • 1 week placement

Year 2 - Speech & Language Therapy for Children & Young People

• SL2002 Independent Study in Communication Disorders (10 credits)
• SL2003 Speech, Hearing and Swallowing Sciences II (5 credits)
• SL2007 Language Sciences II (5 credits)
• SL2008 Practice Education I - 8 weeks placement (10 credits)
• SL2009 Communication Disorders in Children I (15 credits)
• SL2010 Communication Disorders in Children II (15 credits)

Year 3 - Speech & Language Therapy for Adults & Older People

• SL3001 Language Sciences III (5 credits)
• SL3002 Communication Disorders in Adults 1 (15 credits)
• SL3003 Speech, Hearing and Swallowing Sciences III (5 credits)
• SL3006 Communication Disorders in Adults II (15 credits)
• SL3007 Practice Education II - 16 weeks (10 credits)
• SL3008 Analytic Techniques in Communication Disorders (10 credits)

Year 4 - Integrating Knowledge in Speech & Language Therapy

• SL4003 Research-Based Dissertation (20 credits)
• SL4004 Practice Education III - 16 weeks (20 credits)
• SL4005 Current Issues in Communication Disorders (20 credits)
• SL4007 Mental Health and Communication Disorders (5 credits)
• SL4008 Dysphagia (10 credits)
• SL4009 Advanced Research and Practice in Speech and Language Therapy (5 credits)