Speech & Language Therapy, BSc (Hons) - Degree Apprenticeship at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Degree apprenticeship in speech and language therapy delivered one day per week at the Preston Campus, with apprentices applying learning in their workplace. It is accredited by the RCSLT and HCPC and includes placements in different areas of practice.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport | Duration: 3 years | Intake: March 2027; March 2028 | Study mode: degree apprenticeship | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Biomedical Sciences for Speech and Language Therapy, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing, Linguistics, Language Acquisition and Developmental Psychology, Acquired Communication Differences, Developmental Differences in Speech and Language, Lifelong Conditions in Speech and Language Therapy, Applied Research Skills and Speech and Language Therapy in Practice 1 and 2.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration and RCSLT membership, and can work with children with speech or language difficulties or with adults whose speech, swallowing or comprehension is affected by neurological or other conditions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120 UCAS points at A level including Biology/Human Biology or Psychology or Sociology (General Studies not accepted); BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health Studies; T Level Health Merit; Access to HE with 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Allied Health or Professions Allied to Medicine; Irish or Scottish Highers 120 UCAS points including Biology, Psychology or Sociology; International Baccalaureate Diploma 120 points from Higher Level subjects including Biology, Psychology or Sociology; Foundation entry in a relevant subject with an average of 60%. Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Mathematics and Science. Evidence of recent study required if more than three years have elapsed since qualifications. Non-standard qualifications and relevant experience are considered.

Intake: March 2027; March 2028

Duration: 3 years

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