MSpeech (Hons) Master of Speech and Language Sciences at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our accredited Master of Speech and Language Sciences degree will prepare you for a career as a leader in speech and language therapy. Gain the knowledge and experience to undertake speech and language therapy practice. On our four year degree you'll study core modules in speech and language pathology.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Education Communication and Language Sciences | Duration: Full time: 4 years | Study mode: full-time, integrated master's | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be introduced to case-based problem-solving and case management. You will observe speech and language therapists at work, and complete a child study, working with a child and their family to observe and analyse typical development. Compulsory modules include: Professional and Study Skills, Academic Advising, Anatomy & Physiology for Speech and Language, Research Methods in Practice I, Introduction to Speech and Language Pathology, Clinical and Professional Education I, Brain and Behaviour Across the Lifespan I: Introduction to Psychology and Social Interaction, Child Development (Child Development and Speech Language Acquisition), Linguistics I, Phonetics and Phonology I: Fundamentals, Research Methods in Practice II, Clinical and Professional Education II, Brain and Behaviour across the Lifespan II: Neuropsychology, Speech and Language Pathology II: Developmental and acquired disorders of speech, language and communication.

Career pathways

Our degree provides a direct pathway to a career as a qualified speech and language therapist. The successful completion of this degree provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Speech and Language Therapist. Graduate roles and employers include: hospitals; clinics; paediatric assessment centres; adult rehabilitation centres; in the community.

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB normally including one of the core sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). If a candidate is not sitting any of the core sciences at A Level, we will consider other profiles, e.g., students with Psychology A-level. In these cases, applicants would need strong performance in a core science at AS Level (B or above) or at GCSE level (7 or above) . The candidate would still require AAB in their chosen A-levels. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. General Studies not accepted as a full A Level. GCSE Mathematics and English required (minimum grade B or 6) if not offered at a higher level. IB: A minimum of 34 points with three subjects grade 5 or above at Higher Level including 1 core science preferably Biology. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. A core science at grade 6 and Mathematics and English at grade 5 required at Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. DDD required BTEC Applied Science preferred. All other applicants are considered on an individual basis, but modules studied must include at least 180 GLH in Anatomy/Physiology. Extended Certificate in Applied Sciences does not replace a Core Science A level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,950 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/b62m/#how-to-apply

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