BSc Speech and Language Therapy at University of Manchester

Train as a speech and language therapist to work with people who have communication, eating, swallowing and drinking disorders. Our three-year course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, enabling you to apply for registration after graduation. Learn from our Speech and Language Therapy Service User Group , whose input helps inform the content of our course. Speech and Language Therapy and The University of Manchester.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study foundation science subjects as they apply to speech and language therapy (clinical research, biomedical sciences, phonetics, linguistics, psychology and sociology). You will also be supported to develop your academic skills. Year 1 compulsory units include Clinical and Professional Practice 1, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Psychology and Sociology, Linguistics and Language Development, Clinical Research 1, Foundations in Phonetics and Phonology.

Career pathways

Many therapists work in educational settings, and some set up in independent practice or take research posts. There are also opportunities overseas.

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