3Sep
UndergraduateCourse summary
Speech and language therapists assess and treat a variety of speech, language and communication problems. Why Speech & Language Pathology at Strathclyde? Ranked 1st in the UK for Speech and Language Therapy (Complete University Guide 2022). Undertake clinical placements throughout the course in schools, nurseries and hospitals. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, our degree provides a route into the profession. Study a combination of language and scientific elements. Study abroad in one of our partner institutions. Learn in our speech research lab using specialist equipment and software. Benefit from participating in the longest established such degree in Scotland and one of the oldest in the UK. Your Career Our graduates have close links with the education and health sectors and many are based in hospitals. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Employers of recent graduates include Down’s Syndrome Scotland, Erskine Hospital for Ex-Servicemen, Mencap, National Autistic Society, and the National Health Service. Recent graduate roles include: NHS Speech & Language Therapist Speech & Language Therapist
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
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:
- B630
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- 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 - ABB
Scottish Higher - AAAB - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 34 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish HND
(Higher English B; Maths (or Applications of Mathematics at National 5 B), and a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering Science or Computing Science), all at minimum National 5 C, or equivalent; another language at National 5 C is recommended)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
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 |
| EU | £22400 | Year 1 |
| International | £22400 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ