MSc Speech and Language Therapy (pre-registration) at Health Sciences University

Programme overview

The MSc Speech and Language Therapy (pre-registration) at the Bournemouth campus trains graduates to diagnose communication and swallowing problems in babies, children and adults and deliver treatment for conditions such as autism, cleft palate, hearing impairment, stammering and stroke. Graduates can register with the HCPC; the course is HCPC-approved and RCSLT-accredited.

Department: Speech and Language Therapy | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Profession-specific core units: SLT Practice Learning; Foundations of Communication for SLT; Anatomy and Physiology for SLT; SLT with Children and Young People; Acquired Communication and Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Needs; SLT Across the Lifespan; plus inter-professional units in research, professional practice, collaborative practice, and leadership and innovation.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration as speech and language therapists and work in multidisciplinary teams.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:2 (Hons) degree in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, language, linguistics, biological or medical science, childhood or education studies), or significant recent relevant work experience such as SLT assistant. Occupational health screening, Enhanced DBS check and interview. International applicants: IELTS (academic) 8.0 with no section below 7.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/ROI/Channel Islands Source

International applicants: GBP 17,684 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.hsu.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-postgraduate/

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