MSc Speech and Language Therapy at Canterbury Christ Church University

Transform your passion for communication and care into a rewarding professional career with the MSc Speech and Language Therapy. Designed for graduates from diverse academic backgrounds, this accelerated two-year course provides an alternative route into the profession, combining academic study with clinical placement experience to help you become a confident, competent, and autonomous speech and language therapist.

Faculty: School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health  |  Department: Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care  |  Duration: 2 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop the clinical, ethical, and professional skills needed for registration as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist. Master advanced communication strategies to support effective client engagement and collaborative teamworking. Core modules include Year 1: Academic and Professional Orientation, Development of Communication and EDS across the Lifespan, Evidence-based and Sustainable Practice, Phonetics and Linguistics for Clinical Practice, Clinical Theory and Professional Skills 1, Science of Communication Disorders and Dysphagia; Year 2: Quality Improvement. Innovation and Leadership, Future Focus, Clinical Theory and Professional Skills 2, Clinical Theory and Professional Skills 3.

Career pathways

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).

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