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BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Pathology

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Speech and language therapists assess and treat a wide variety of speech, language and communication problems. Our course, which provides a route into this profession, is the longest-established in Scotland and one of the oldest in the UK.

The four-year Honours degree programme covers four subject areas:

  • speech and language pathology

  • linguistics and phonetics

  • psychology

  • medical sciences

You'll take part in work placements throughout the four years.

General Eligibility

A Levels

AAB-ABB

(GCSE English Language 4/C or Literature 4/C; GCSE Maths, a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Computing) at GCSE 4/C; another language at GCSE 4/C is recommended)

International Baccalaureate

34-32

(English HL6; Maths and a Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Technological Studies or Computer Science), all at a minimum SL5; another language, e.g. French, Spanish, Italian, German at SL5 is recommended)

HND

Year 1 entry:

(adult returners) Health and Social Care course: AAB in Graded Units, plus Higher English and passes in Maths, Science and a language as above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to Psychology

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language Pathology

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language Pathology 2

  • Clinical Phonetics and Phonology

  • Engaging with Higher Education

  • Linguistics 1: Introduction to Language and Communication

  • Clinical and Professional Capabilities 1

2 Year 2
  • Neurology & Paediatrics

  • Audiology and ENT

  • Linguistics 2: Grammar, Semantics and Prosody

  • Developmental Speech Disorders

  • Developmental and Acquired Language Disorders

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  • Clinical and Professional Capabilities 2

3 Year 3
  • Linguistics 3: Sociolinguistics, Multilingualism and Speech Acoustics

  • Introduction to Research Design and Analysis

  • Acquired Motor Speech Disorders and Augmentative and Alternative Communication

  • Fluency, Voice and Oncology

  • Dysphagia and Dementia

  • Clinical and Professional Capabilities 3

4 Year 4
  • Research Investigation

  • Advanced Study Option

  • Continuing Professional Development

  • Impact Project/Placement with chosen client group

  • Clinical and Professional Capabilities 4

  • Clinical and Professional Capabilities 5

Language Requirement

IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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