Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

De Montfort University

Bachelor's degree

In Leicester

£ 7,949.91 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in EUR:

9,250 €

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    3 Years

Due to significant demand for this programme, and taking into consideration capacity constraints with practical placements, applications to Speech and Language Therapy for September 2021 entry are now closed. However, there are still options available for you to consider.

You may choose to apply to study one of the other programmes offered at DMU. If you would like more information about the programmes on offer at DMU before making your decision, you can book to attend a DMU Digital Open Day.
Speech and language therapists provide treatment and support that improves patients’ lives. They address speech, language and communication problems as well as assisting with eating and drinking difficulties.

Much of their work involves close collaboration with teachers, psychologists and other health professionals, along with supporting patients themselves and/or their carers.

Our work placements and work-based learning opportunities mean that you’ll be developing these collaborative professional skills throughout your degree course.

By joining us, you’ll study a range of topics including introduction to phonetics and phonology, communication disability and psychology, professional practice, and transition to the workplace. You’ll learn what’s involved in developing individual treatment programmes and providing patients with tailored support.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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The Gateway, LE1 9BH

Start date

On request

About this course

Our graduates are highly sought-after by speech and language therapy providers, with previous students securing positions working for the NHS and private organisations, as well as in medical, educational and social care settings.

Speech and Language Therapy graduate Alison Fowler came to study at DMU after more than 20 years working as a teacher, so she could follow her dream of helping people who have had a brain injury or a stroke, or any condition that might affect their communication.

A Levels Three A-levels with grades ABB or better (excluding General Studies), normally taken in one sitting, or
BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit, or
BTEC Extended Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit

The course is certified by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Graduates are eligible to apply to the HCPC for entry onto the speech and language part of the register in order to practise as speech and language therapists.

Key features

Our course is approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council to practise as a professional.
Build your essential clinical and professional skills through varied placement opportunities in nurseries, schools, clinics, hospitals, day centres and with home visits.
Our strong links and integrated work placements within NHS England Midlands and East and independent service providers in the area ensure a dynamic and clinically relevant curriculum.
Our graduates have become speech and language therapists for the NHS, charitable institutions and private healthcare companies.
Gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme where students visited schools and community groups in India, supported deaf children in The Gambia and taught English to children in Bangkok.

DMU has achieved the top Gold award, the highest ranking possible, under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer the university (Office for Students).

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Subjects

  • Communication Training
  • Ms Office
  • Healthcare
  • Project
  • Office IT
  • Staff
  • Psychology
  • Teaching
  • Phonetics
  • Phonology
  • Disability

Course programme

First year
  • Professional Practice Education 1
  • Introduction to Linguistics and Language Acquisition
  • Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
  • Medical Sciences
  • Communication Disability and Psychology
Second year
  • Professional Practice 2
  • Clinical Linguistics Assessments
  • Intervention 1: Language and Cognition
  • Intervention 2: Speech and Swallowing
  • Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods
Third year
  • Professional Practice 3
  • Transition to the Workplace
  • Intervention: Specialist Settings
  • Speech and Language Therapy Project
  • Language, Interaction and Society
Teaching and assessments

Teaching includes:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorial discussions
  • Practical workshops
  • Inter-professional (IP) learning with students from other healthcare professions
  • Work-based placement sessions

You will also benefit by receiving support from a personal tutor. Your precise timetable will depend on your modules, however, you will normally benefit from around 15-20 hours in timetabled, taught study each week plus at least 150 work-based placement sessions of approx. 3 ½ hrs per session.

Assessment includes:

  • Written and video exams
  • Coursework
  • Assignments
  • Presentations
  • Portfolio
  • Dissertation

Additional information

UCAS course code: B621

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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

£ 7,949.91 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in EUR:

9,250 €

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