MSc Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading

Programme overview

A two-year pre-registration master's that qualifies graduates to work as speech and language therapists. It is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, and includes up to 600 hours of clinical experience observing and treating patients with communication and swallowing problems. Clinical practice starts in the first year.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 24 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Clinical Practice 1 and 2, Speech Language and Communication 1 to 4 (including paediatric and adult disorders), Medicine 1 and 2, Psychology for Speech and Language Therapy, Language Acquisition and Processing, Foundations of Linguistics, Phonetics and Phonology, Clinical Phonetics and Phonology, and Research and Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply for HCPC registration and work as speech and language therapists in the NHS, education, and the private or voluntary sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (a good 2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a related field such as linguistics, psychology, medical sciences or education; other subjects considered case by case. Evidence of recent study is normally required if the degree was completed more than five years ago. Direct, ongoing experience working with clients with communication difficulties (ideally a range of groups) is essential, with some work experience of speech and language therapy and a good understanding of the therapist role. Selection includes an interview and at least one reference by the deadline. International applicants: IELTS 8.0 overall with no element below 7.5, or TOEFL 118/120 with at least 29 Writing, 25 Speaking, 27 Listening and 28 Reading. Deadline for September 2027 entry: 23:59 on 1 February 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2026/27). New UK/Republic of Ireland students; fee rises after the first year with inflation (up to 4%). Source

International applicants: GBP 32,850 a year (2027/28). International students; fee rises each year with inflation (up to 4%). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 24 months full-time

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