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BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This three-year honours degree in Speech and Language Therapy at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the speech and language systems. The course covers various aspects of speech and language disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, and intervention techniques. Students will learn how to work with individuals of all ages who have communication and swallowing difficulties due to a variety of causes, such as neurological conditions, developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injuries. The program also covers research methods and data analysis, allowing students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

This course is designed for individuals who are passionate about helping others communicate effectively. Students will gain hands-on experience through clinical placements and collaborative projects with professionals in the field. Graduates of this program can pursue careers as speech and language therapists, audiologists, or researchers.

Learn from Experts in Speech and Language Therapy at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a world-class education in Speech and Language Therapy, with experienced faculty who are experts in their fields. The university's state-of-the-art facilities provide students with a realistic learning environment, allowing them to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career. The course is also recognized by professional organizations such as the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce.

Why You Should Study This Course

Clinical Placements Students undertake both weekly and block placements during the course. This allows for the development of a broad range of clinical skills. We have newly refurbished dedicated in-house clinic facilities which host clinics for adults with acquired neurological difficulties and for children with developmental communication difficulties.

All of our clinical staff are speech and language therapists, some of whom offer placements in our in-house clinic. The clinical journey starts in year 1 where you gain experience working with children and older adults and begin your clinical placements, building on these skills further in years 2 and 3. Students experience a wide range of client groups on placement, with all students undertaking over 550 directly supervised clinical placement hours across the duration of the course.

General Eligibility

Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is considered a third subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

The first year of the course provides you with a firm foundation in subjects which are core to the speech and language therapy profession, such as linguistics, phonetics, anatomy, physiology, and psychology. You also begin your clinical education with lectures and tutorials in which practising speech and language therapists provide an introduction to speech and language pathology and therapy. Off-campus you learn about child development in a nursery placement, interact with older adults in a communication partner placement, and begin your initial clinical practice placement at the end of the year.

2 Year 2

In the second year of the course, the focus of teaching becomes more clinical, and you extend your knowledge of the core subjects you studied in Year 1 to build your understanding of a variety of specific speech and language disorders. You explore ways of assessing and managing a range of client groups as well as extending your knowledge in areas such as sound, hearing and audiology. You will also undertake teaching on Dysphagia and begin to develop your competency in this area. On your two block placements, you will begin to have responsibility for the management of your own caseload, with guidance and supervision.

3 Year 3

In the third year of the course, you will begin to study more specialised clinical areas, such as bilingualism, stammering, voice, multiple disabilities, and alternative and augmentative communication. You will also develop your understanding of the wider aspects of practising speech and language therapy within a professional context. A larger part of your time will be taken up on clinical placements in both terms, and you will also carry out data collection and analysis as part of your own research project.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

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