Course summary
This new four year integrated master’s course will equip you with all the knowledge and skills that you need to start a rewarding career as a speech and language therapist. You will learn the theory of speech and language therapy, and placements will immerse you in a variety of clinical environments. We are passionate about original research and you will have the chance to explore an area that inspires you. Why QMU?
- Our classes are small compared with some other universities, so you will enjoy more personal support and guidance from lecturers.
- Your learning will be boosted by input from experienced speech and language therapists working in the NHS and independent sectors.
- Learning from our research-active team, you will be fully involved in relevant research.
- QMU is internationally renowned for its research in speech and language.
- Develop a strong theoretical understanding of speech and language therapy (SLT) through modules in linguistics, psychology, biological and medical sciences, and research methods.
- Carry out regular clinical placements that will build your practical skills. You will be placed in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools and clinics to ensure you gain a range of experience.
Modules
Year One Foundations for SLT: Foundations of Linguistics Foundations for SLT: Biological and Medical Sciences 1 Professional Practice: Clinical and Professional Capabilities Foundations for SLT: Language Structure, Processing and Variation Foundation for SLT: Lifespan Professional Practice: Lifespan Placement Research for SLT: Cognitive Sciences and Research Methods 1 Year Two Foundation for SLT: Biological and Medical Sciences 2 Speech and Language Pathology: Developmental Language DisorderFoundations for SLT: Advanced Phonetic Analysis Professional Practice: Practice-Based Learning 2 Speech and Language Pathology: Specific Speech Disorders Speech and Language Pathology: Developmental and Acquired Dysphagia Research for SLT: Cognitive Sciences and Research Methods 2 Year Three Speech and Language Pathology: Developmental Disorders of Social Communication Professional Practice: Delivering Services to Reflect Diversity Speech and Language Pathology: Organic Speech Impairments and Voice Disorders Speech and Language Pathology: Acquired Language and Neurogenic Communication Impairments Professional Practice: Practice-Based Learning 3 Research for SLT: Investigative Methods Year Four Speech and Language Pathology: Physical, Sensory and Intellectual Impairment Speech and Language Pathology: Hearing Impairment & Deaf Culture Professional Practice: Training and Leadership/ Professional Practice: Practice-Based Learning 4 Research for SLT: Research Project Professional Practice: Applied Clinical Decision Making
Assessment method
You will be taught in lectures, seminars, practical workshops and laboratories. Outside these timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning through self-study. You will be assessed by a range of assessments throughout the course.
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
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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:
- B630
- Institution code:
- Q25
- Campus name:
- Queen Margaret University
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
We accept many different qualifications, but cannot list them all here. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information or advice if you are thinking of taking a course of study. We welcome applications from international and EU applicants and you can find information on specific entry requirements by country here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/information-for-your-country/. We also welcome applications from mature students, or people holding qualifications such as Access courses or OU modules. The Scottish Wider Access Partnership (SWAP) offers a range of local Access courses and those that are accepted for entry are listed here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
IELTS with an overall score equivalent to 8.0 and with no individual component less than 7.5.
QMU English Language Requirements
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £16500 | 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
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU
Clearing contact details
Clearing Enquiry FormPublicised Clearing Enquiries Contact
08000 270 300
Additional information
Clearing Hotline - Tel: 0800 0270 300. Call us on our FREEPHONE number to enquire about our clearing vacancies. Our Hotline opening times are 08th August - 22nd August, Monday - Friday, 09am - 5pm. On SQA Results day (08th August) these will be open from 08am - 6pm and on A level results day these will be open from 8am - 5 pm. All other times: please email [email protected]