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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

As a speech and language therapist, you’ll work with adults and children who may have language, speech, fluency, voice, communication, or swallowing disorders. You’ll identify problems and help people to improve their communication skills.On this three-year course, you’ll explore topics from the structure of language and how speech sounds are expressed, to anatomy, the psychology behind our development, and the effects of politics on the provision of speech and language therapy in the community.You won’t simply learn the theories and research behind how we communicate and why people have difficulties in communicating, you’ll also learn the practical skills you’ll need.You’ll study the techniques, skills and methods used to assess, analyse, and manage clients, such as using boards with symbols that children can point to or swallowing tests for adults who have suffered a stroke to determine the treatment they need.You’ll complete clinical placements in each year of study. Past placements have included working in a hospital with adults who have had strokes, special educational needs (SEN) provision for teenagers in a secondary school, and in community clinics.


Features and benefits

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Approved course

- When you graduate, you’re eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which means you can practise as a speech and language therapist, and gain membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).-


Real-world experience

- You’ll go on clinical placements in every year of study.-


Outstanding facilities

- You’ll have access to our on-campus ICON Centre, which features a wide range of high-tech equipment for speech analysis and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).-


Teaching expertise

- You’ll learn from experienced and professionally registered speech and language therapists.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : ABB

We do not accept General Studies, Critical Thinking or Applied Science. Preferred subjects are Science, English Language, Modern Foreign Language, Psychology or Sociology.

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints Building, All Saints, Manchester, Manchester, M15 6BH, England

The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 2,700 international students from over 100 countries.
Each year a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the heart of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students' Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 17 7

    28th out of 75 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 192
    159 83%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    9th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.73 75%

    11th

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 174
    139 77%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    55th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.05 81%

    26th

    2

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