BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy at University of Essex

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy is a three-year pre-registration degree preparing students to work as speech and language therapists with people of all ages who have communication and swallowing difficulties. Successful completion leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Speech and Language Therapy Practice Placements 1 and 2, Phonetics and Linguistics, Clinical and Professional Capabilities, Biological and Medical Sciences for Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology for Speech and Language Therapists, assessment and management of clinical speech and language needs, eating, drinking and swallowing, and research modules.

Career pathways

Registered speech and language therapist in health, education and social care settings, working with children, adults, families and carers.

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Entry requirements

GCSEs in Mathematics, Science and English Language at grade C/4 or accepted equivalents (OFQUAL-regulated level 2 qualifications such as Functional Skills level 2 accepted; level 2 English alternatives only for applicants not needing a Student visa who are first-language English speakers or have lived in the UK over three years). Plus 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, or IB 32 points (or 128 tariff points including 2 Higher Level subjects); A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and vocational level 3 qualifications considered. Contextual offer: GCSE English, Maths and Science C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. Compulsory interview (via Microsoft Teams, for shortlisted applicants), a satisfactory reference, Occupational Health check and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. The course is likely to close after the UCAS equal consideration deadline; applicants are encouraged to apply before 13 January 2027. International applicants: IELTS 8.0 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in each component, or a specified score in an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,325 a year. International fee per year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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