MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-Registration) at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A fast-track two-year MSc for graduates entering speech and language therapy, covering assessment, treatment and support for people with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. The 360-credit course combines taught modules, practice placements and a research dissertation, and qualifies graduates to register with the HCPC.

What you will study

Modules include Professional Practice modules (practice-based learning, eating, drinking and swallowing, clinical decision making, diversity, training and leadership), Foundations for SLT (biological and medical sciences, lifespan, linguistics, speech and language analysis), Speech and Language Pathology modules (acquired language impairments, dysphagia, speech sound disorders, developmental language disorder, social communication, voice, physical, sensory and intellectual impairment) and Research for SLT. A simulated Peer Enhanced e-Placement runs in Year 1.

Career pathways

Most graduates work in the NHS across clinics, schools, hospitals and the community, with growing numbers in private organisations; some take research posts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second-class honours degree or above (or equivalent). Essential evidence of experience working with, caring for or supporting people with communication impairments (professional, voluntary or personal). The personal statement should show understanding of and commitment to the SLT role. PVG Scheme check, occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance are required after matriculation. International applicants: IELTS 8.0 with no element below 7.5 (an English-language test is required if not a national of a UKVI-designated majority English-speaking country). The course stays open until capacity is reached and normally closes in January/February.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,710 a year (2027/28). Scotland/RUK/ROI. Full-time; year 1 fee shown. Year 2: £11,710. Fixed for the duration of the course. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,970 a year (2027/28). Full-time; year 1 fee shown. Year 2: £22,970. Fixed for the duration of the course. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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