Course summary
Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) is a growing profession which offers a range of career options; from working with children, adults, people with learning disabilities, and in education and healthcare settings such as hospitals, schools, clinics, in the community, and in people's own homes. Those who access SLT services may have speech, language, communication, or eating and swallowing needs related to childhood development, learning disabilities, or may have acquired a difficulty in relation to a condition (such as stroke, brain injury, neurological condition, hearing impairment, dementia or mental health). This programme offers the opportunity for graduates to fast track beyond their first degree into rewarding professional careers. A range of learning opportunities are supported by academic team in the University, in partnership with Speech and Language Therapists in practice settings. As well as self directed study and assignments, learners will access teaching within their own cohort on campus and online. Our aim is to develop confident, reflective, and resilient professionals who are able to apply their theoretical knowledge flexibly to meet the unique needs of individuals and their families or carers. The interprofessional components of the course aim to develop skilled and compassionate practitioners who have the confidence to promote professional, social, and political change in health and social care. Collaborative working with peers from a variety of disciplines promotes teamwork, and an application of research skills in the transformation of health and social care services. In practice settings, a series of placements in local Speech and Language Therapy services, where each learner under the supervision of a registered SLT learns to practice the clinical and professional skills. Successful completion of this programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The programme is based upon the guidance of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists.
Assessment method
A wide range of assessment methods are used through the course, which have been specifically designed to provide further learning opportunities for students, and to allow them to demonstrate skills which will be required in their career as speech and language therapists. These may include: written reports, practical skills tests, presentations, portfolio development, and case studies.
Entry requirements
A 2:2 degree in a related subject (such as biological or medical science, psychology, linguistics, English language, health and social care, or child development. Please note this list is not prescriptive) or A degree in any subject, together with work, voluntary, or personal experience. Examples of relevant experience can include: - Employment in a speech and language therapy service. -Working in any health care, social care, or education setting where people with speech, language, and communication difficulties are supported. - Unpaid experience of supporting people who live with speech, language, and communication difficulties. - Experience of working with the public in a setting where you were able to develop skills to support people with communication disabilities. Applicants should also be able to describe: - Their understanding of the Speech and Language therapy profession. - Their understanding of the full range of the speech ,language, and communication difficulties and the ways in which these impact the lives of adults, children, and families. Entry to the programme, which is underpinned by the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC) Professional Standards, is subject to an online group interview. Other requirements include: - Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a check of all cautions and warnings as well as convictions, before their place on the course is confirmed. Note that the University will pay the costs of this check directly on your behalf. - Be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to Level 8 of the International English Language Testing system, with no element below 7.5. The requirement is stricter for speech and language therapists than for all other HCPC professions, as communication in English is a core professional skills (standard 14.20, Standards of Proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists). Applicants with disabilities: We take seriously our obligation to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all students with disabilities can successfully complete their studies. All applicants will be assessed on the basis of the criteria outlined here regardless of any disability. If you declare a disability we will invite you to work with us to explore how best we can support your studies. Other information: You must declare all spent and unspent criminal convictions including (but not limited to) cautions, reprimands, final warnings, bind over orders or similar and details of any minor offences, fixed penalty notices, penalty notices for disorder, ASBOs or VOOs. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the admissions team on 01522 886097, or email [email protected].
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS