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Speech and Language Therapy at Keele University - UCAS

Course summary

Embark on a dynamic and rewarding vocational career, transforming the lives of individuals, groups and communities who experience challenges with their communication, eating, drinking or swallowing. Informed by the latest research and taught by practitioners and expert staff, our four-year Speech and Language Therapy with Integrated Master's (pre-registration) MSci combines the academic and enhanced clinical learning required to pursue a professional occupation as a qualified speech and language therapist. Why choose this course?

  • This programme is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • It is proposed you will complete over 563 practice hours, exceeding the minimum required by the Royal College of Speech Language Therapists (RCLST) and meeting Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards
  • Innovative teaching facilities include a new, state-of-the-art simulation centre, housing ward areas and individual consultation rooms
  • Eligible students can apply for the non repayable £5,000 NHS grant
  • Collaborate with Keele students from courses such as psychology, physiotherapy and paramedicine to stimulate critical thinking and gain multiple perspectives on topics
Speech and language therapy provides assessment, treatment, support and care for individuals of all ages who have difficulty with speech, language and communication or with eating, drinking and swallowing. Speech and language therapists promote inclusive approaches to communicate effectively with service users, adapt environments accordingly and collaborate to improve health, educational and social outcomes for people with speech, language and swallowing difficulties. As allied health professionals, they work in a variety of settings with a diverse range of individuals, health care professionals, education staff and psychologists to develop holistic, individualised treatment plans. Designed to reflect local and national workforce demands, our person-centered curriculum is underpinned by evidence and is reflective of contemporary speech and language therapy practice, both nationally and internationally. In an environment of reflection and research awareness, the Speech and Language Therapy with Integrated Master's (pre-registration) degree will enable you to develop into an autonomous professional who is able to initiate and respond to change in a wide variety of settings. From year one and throughout the programme, you will combine the study of theoretical knowledge with clinical practice to help you link the different domains of knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to specific clinical contexts. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B620
Institution code:
K12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website for our full range of entry requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/speech-language-therapy-prereg/#entry-reqs

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced plus Barring Lists) will be required for successful candidates.

Health checks

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. This can be either in person or remotely, as appropriate.


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
40%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please note, our fees for 2026 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2025 entry fees are detailed on our course pages, and a summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
Speech and Language Therapy at Keele University - UCAS