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BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

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United Kingdom, Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

B630

Campuses

Manchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

About

As a speech and language therapist, you’ll work with adults and children who may have language, speech, communication, stammering, voice, or swallowing needs. You’ll work with clients to identify their communication needs and support them to communicate more confidently and comfortably.

On this three-year course, you’ll explore topics from the structure of language and how speech sounds are expressed, to anatomy, the psychology behind our development, and the effects of politics on the provision of speech and language therapy in the community.

You won’t simply learn the theories and research behind how we communicate and why people have difficulties in communicating, you’ll also learn the practical skills you’ll need.

You’ll study the tech

Course information

Day-to-day on the course, you might learn biological sciences in lectures, work on a group project on phonetics with students from your class, or be in a laboratory practical session recording yourself delivering a mock assessment.

The ICON Centre is our dedicated facility for practical learning and experimental research. Here, you’ll find equipment including two speech and language therapy laboratories, and specialist Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) resources.

We’ll help you to master this specialist equipment so that you’re confident in using it, and during the course, you’ll learn from experienced and professionally registered speech and language therapists who have experience of working in both the NHS and private practice.

In addition to being at university, you will also complete clinical placements in every year of study and you’ll spend time in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and schools.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

GCE A levels - grades ABB from A levels excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Applied Science.

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DDD

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 128 UCAS Tariff points

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDD

T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Distinction as a condition of offer

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 32 or minimum 128 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.

AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

We will interview you as part of your application.

International Baccalaureate points

Pass IB Diploma with 32 IB Diploma Points overall, or achieve minimum 128 points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the L2 course requirements through your IB Diploma, you will require SL5 or HL4 in English and Mathematics and HL4 in science

IELTS score required for international students

Academic IELTS 8.0 overall with no component below 7.5, taken within two years of the course start date

There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.

Further information

To complete the application process, you need to be able to reflect on the work of a speech and language therapist and have knowledge of communication difficulties. This information can be gained from a number of sources including observation of a speech and language therapy sessions (live or video) or from personal experience.

You will be expected to be able to express yourself competently in spoken and written English and have strong interpersonal skills.

Evidence of recent successful academic study at Level 3 or above (within the last three years), is typically required.

A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme. Instructions on how to apply for your DBS check through the University will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course. In addition, students who have resided outside the UK will be required to provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check.

Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course. Pending Government consultation, it is not currently clear if this will include a requirement for students deployed on placement in CQC regulated activities in England to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our placement providers and future employers may require this so, if you are considering this course, we would strongly advise you to take your covid-19 vaccines when due.

English Program Requirements

Academic IELTS 8.0 overall with no component below 7.5, taken within two years of the course start date

Career

Career prospects

We’ve designed our three-year course to combine theory and practical sessions so that when you graduate, you’re prepared to practice as a speech and language therapist in a modern, challenging environment. In addition to being at university, you will also complete clinical placements in every year of study, and you’ll spend time in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and schools.

The choice of possible career routes is diverse and after graduation, there are opportunities for work within the National Health Service, in charitable organisations, education, in the private sector, or overseas.

There are also a range of opportunities for postgraduate study and research. Some of our degree courses provide a range of practitioner options, and the nature of the units available can contribute to personal and professional development.

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