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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.
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
(adult returners) Health and Social Care course: AAB in Graded Units, plus Higher English and passes in Maths, Science and a language as above.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
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
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
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
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
IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
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