This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Newcastle University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This degree equips you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to become a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). Newcastle was the first university in the UK to offer a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and our Speech courses are highly rated in league tables. We use case-based teaching and high levels of clinical work to prepare you for your future career. This includes experience in our in-house campus clinics and placements in the community.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- B621
- Institution code:
- N21
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Newcastle)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
T Level - Not accepted
Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 8.0 or equivalent with 7.5 in all four elements.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Students undertaking the Speech and Language Sciences degree have unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults. The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences must therefore ensure that students undergo a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) enhanced check to ensure they are ‘fit to practise’. The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences reserves the right to discontinue the studies of any student for whom an unsatisfactory DBS disclosure is received The School understands that the Independent Safeguarding Scheme has been halted and is currently under review by the government; this situation may change. For further information visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Health checks
English language requirements
For those students who do not come from a majority English-Speaking country, IELTS 8 with 7.5 in all elements is required.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Our fees for 2023-24 are not yet confirmed.
Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Course contact details
Visit our course pageMain Contact
0191 208 3333