Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

This course will enable you to develop the academic, clinical, and professional skills and knowledge to become a registered speech and language therapist. Speech and language therapists play a vital role in supporting individuals of all ages who experience difficulties with speech, language, communication, and swallowing.

What you will study

Modules include Foundations for Professional and Clinical Practice 1, Lifespan Development, Understanding Communication Disability, Foundations for Professional and Clinical Practice 2, Evidence-Based Intervention: Language and Cognition, Evidence-Based Intervention, Developing Clinical and Professional Practice, Research-Informed Speech and Language Therapy Practice, Establishing Clinical and Professional Practice, Evidence-Based Intervention: Specialist Settings, Research Practice, Towards Professional Autonomy, Learn with confidence.

Career pathways

Our graduates are highly sought-after by speech and language therapy providers, with previous students securing positions working for the NHS and private organisations, as well as in medical, educational and social care settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 128; A Level: ABB; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science; T Levels: Distinction in Healthcare Science (optional module in Assisting with Healthcare Science, not Optical Care Services); Distinction in Health (optional module in Supporting the Therapy Teams or Supporting the Adult Nursing Team or Supporting the Mental Health Team or Supporting the Care of Children and Young People); Access to HE: Pass in the QAA Access to HE Diploma ‘Science’ or ‘Medicine and Healthcare’ with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction; English GCSE grade C/4 required as a separate qualification; equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification; International Baccalaureate (IB): 30+; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths. UCAS code B621.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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