Course summary
Work with people experiencing communication impairments and difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing, from children who stammer to adults recovering from brain injuries. Speech and language therapists (SLT) are privileged to work with people throughout their entire lifespan, from neonatal to end of life care. As part of this course you’ll:
- Gain a professional qualification as an SLT in three years
- Learn to provide assessment and intervention for communication impairments and difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing
- Study a variety of subjects such as psychology, linguistics and speech pathology
- Attend guest lectures from specialist clinicians and medics to ensure your learning is current and to expand your networks
- Experience ongoing and block placements through a mixed placement model
- Professional accreditations
- 92% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy*
- 92% of BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**
- Gain a professional qualification as an SLT in three years
- Placement opportunities throughout the course
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Academic & Clinical Skills
- Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Medical Sciences for SLT
- Lifespan Development
- Introduction to EBP (Evidence-based Practice)
- Phonetics & Phonology
- Linguistics
- Integrated SLT Studies 1
- SLT Clinical placement L4 (non-credit bearing)
- Integrated SLT Studies 2
- Eating, Drinking & Swallowing
- Cognition for Communication
- Applied Linguistics and Phonetics
- Applied EBP for SLT
- Applied Psychology
- Speech Disorders
- Applied Medical Sciences for SLT
- SLT Clinical placement L5 (non-credit bearing)
- Communication Disorders
- Language Disorders
- Current Issues in SLT
- Evidence for Practice (dissertation)
- Integrated SLT Studies 3
- Transition to Practice
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:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2:1 or above is acceptable in lieu of the above A-level and related qualifications. Please note those applying to meet this part of the entry requirements do not need to have completed the degree within the last 5 years or meet the requirement to have recent study within the last 5 years.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements.
Health checks
For certain Professional Body courses, Occupational Health checks are also part of the entry requirements. Applicants will be asked to complete an on-line Health Questionnaire and sent guidance and links on how to complete this following your offer of a p
Interview
We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview - interview dates will be published in due course. Invitations are sent via UCAS and you should check your UCAS Hub account for further interview details.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.5 with no skills below 7.0, or an equivalent.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | 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
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE