MSc Speech and Language Therapy

We are an enthusiastic team of staff with a variety of clinical backgrounds and experience, some of whom are working in current practice. We invite visiting lecturers in specialist subjects to come in to teach on specific topics. We can provide you with an overview of the profession as well as support to explore areas of particular interest.

We plan our teaching activities to create an environment where everyone can respectfully share and contribute safely and equally during active participation in lectures and seminars. Our teaching methods are based in the evidence base for supporting learning effectively, and we use a wide range of learner-centred approaches to engage, challenge and provide you with opportunities to apply your growing knowledge base to real life situations, and find solutions to scenarios and challenges from clinical practice and aligned to your professional aspirations.

We want to work in partnership with you and share professional expectations about how we can work together to the benefit of us all, sharing our learning, knowledge and life experiences relevant to the course, and building a collaborative community of learning open to new experiences and opportunities. Independent study is a key part of this course, with reading and research around each topic as well as for assessment.

We are proud to offer care to support you with your learning, with a personal academic tutor and access to the University learning support systems. We have a neurodiversity group for our students which provides shared practical ideas and networking to support you to be a successful neurodiverse student and practitioner. We aim to make our learning and assessment accessible to all and is varied so that it gives you a chance to show your strengths.

Our placements give you a chance to apply your theory and knowledge in a work-based learning environment. You will have a chance to work in a variety of places including with both adults and children throughout the course. The placements are aligned to the lectures so that you can learn clinical skills and theory alongside your practical applications. When you qualify with us you will already have links in the profession with local teams and SLT providers to allow a smooth transition into employment.

On successful completion of all elements of the course you will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a Speech and Language Therapist. Once registered you may also become a registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). 

We have strong links with local SLT teams within the NHS, education and social care contexts, as well as in the Charity and Independent sectors. Many of our partner organisations and placement educators may also become your future employers.