MSc Speech and Language Therapy

Key information

You will combine thorough research and analytical skills along with excellent practical clinical experience. Our MSc enjoys an excellent reputation and you will learn with experts who are leaders in the field of speech and language therapy. Your studies will be informed by the latest research, which you can see in practice in our busy in-house speech and language therapy clinic.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will learn about the foundations of speech, language, communication and swallowing and the disorders that affect these functions.

Combining rigorous academic study with practical work at our in-house specialist speech and language clinic, you will cover a range of areas including:

phonetics
linguistics
audiology
neurological conditions
biomedical sciences
learning disabilities
autism.

You will also develop critical research and analytical skills and learn how to apply evidence-based practice.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

This two-year MSc programme is ideal if you want to start a career as a speech and language therapist (SLT).

It is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Whether your first degree is health related or not, this course will be a fast track into Speech and Language Therapy, enabling you to achieve a pre-registration health qualification in two years instead of the usual three to four.

Career

On successfully completing the MSc in Speech and Language Therapy, you will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council and begin practising as an SLT.

Most SLTs work within the NHS as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside other health professionals in a range of healthcare settings.

You could also find opportunities in:

schools and nurseries
prisons and young offenders’ institutions
child development centres
charities.

You could work on a freelance basis or set up your own practice either on your own or with other professionals, combining private clients with NHS work.