Course summary
Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) are health professionals who work closely with parents, carers, teachers, nurses, doctors and other Allied Health professionals. Almost one in five people experience communication difficulties and this is where SLTs can help. On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to register as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). As a registered SLT you will provide life-changing support and care for children and adults who have differences or difficulties with speech, language, communication and/or swallowing in a range of settings from people's own homes to hospitals, schools and the justice sector. The SLT course is academically demanding and covers a broad curriculum to allow you to register for professional practice. You will learn core skills in topics such as linguistics, phonetics and speech and language pathology. You will also develop your clinical and professional skills through practical placements and modules that cover counselling and professional skills. Why this course at Marjon? • Ability to graduate ready to work with people who have eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, in line with RCSLT requirements. • Only pre-registration undergraduate SLT course in the South West of England • On-site clinic providing services to the local community and access to a range of learning resources including simulation equipment, clinical tools and software to develop your hands-on experience. • Extensive clinical placement experience across a range of settings including hospitals, schools and clinics. What might I become? This degree is designed to help you launch a successful career as a Speech and Language Therapist. Many SLTs work in the NHS but you may also choose to work in community clinics, education, private practice and other settings. Find out more at Open Day Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Speech and Language Therapy at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and find out why we are ranked second in the UK for teaching quality*. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus and find out about the student-led clubs and societies. Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day Why study at Marjon? • Small, person-focused university • No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024) • No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023) • No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Modules
Lloyd - Third year, Speech and Language Therapy; “The first year was about learning the basic skills a speech and language therapist should have. It covered linguistics, phonology and the anatomy of speech. The second year involved taking the skills we had learnt in first year and applying them to clinical practice. In our third year we are looking at the specific details of some complex conditions and learning how to create full intervention plans for someone with communication difficulties.” 1st Year Professional Knowledge and Skills Bioscience for SLT Introduction to Linguistics Phonetics and Phonology Human Development 2nd Year Professional Knowledge and Skills Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics Developmental Communication Disorders Acquired Communication Disorders Dysphagia and Voice 3rd Year Professional Knowledge and Skills Developmental Communication Disorders 2 & 3 Acquired Communication Disorders 2 & 3 Research Methods 4th Year Professional Knowledge and Skills Clinical Research Project Leadership for SLT
Assessment method
You will have a range of assessments including exams, essays, case files, oral presentations, posters, clinical exams and designing and producing SLT resources. You will also be assessed on your clinical competencies developed through placements.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- Speech and Language Therapists, Royal College of
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B620
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 - 30 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Degrees and Foundation degrees will be considered
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Nursing and Allied Health Care Students are required to have had a full range of immunisations before undertaking clinical placement, unless medically exempt. Therefore, before you join us to start your studies, we ask that you ensure you have had the vaccinations listed below.
Interview
All applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to interview either on campus or online.
English language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language and/or have not received their education through the medium of English, must achieve an IELTS score 8.0 overall and no element below 7.5.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
International | £14500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH