BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Pathology at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Four-year BSc (Hons) approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, providing a route into the profession. It is the longest-established course of its kind in Scotland, ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for Speech & Language Therapy (Complete University Guide 2027), with clinical placements in each year.

Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four subject areas run through the degree: speech and language pathology, linguistics and phonetics, psychology and medical sciences. Modules include Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language Pathology, Clinical Phonetics and Phonology, Developmental Speech Disorders, Audiology and ENT, Stammering, Voice & Oncology, Dementia & Eating, Drinking and Swallowing, and Research Investigation in Year 4, with Clinical and Professional Capabilities placements each year.

Career pathways

Speech and language therapists are often employed within the NHS and graduates have close links with the education and health sectors, with many based in hospitals.

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Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard entry AAAB/AABBB (1st sitting) or AAABB/AABBBB (2nd sitting) with Higher English at B, plus National 5 Maths (or Applications of Mathematics) at C or above and a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering Science or Computing Science) at National 5 C or above; another language at National 5 C recommended; minimum entry AABB/ABBBB (1st sitting) or AABBB/ABBBBB (2nd sitting) including Higher English at B, Maths National 5 C and a science National 5 C. A-levels AAB-ABB (GCSE English Language or Literature 4/C, GCSE Maths and a science 4/C). IB 34-32 (English HL6; Maths and a science at minimum SL5). Irish Leaving Certificate: two H2 and three H3 passes including English. HND Year 1 entry for adult returners: Health and Social Care with AAB in Graded Units plus Higher English and passes in Maths, a science and a language. Applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 7.5 overall with no component below 7. The personal statement should show knowledge of communication difficulties and the work of speech and language therapists. Deferred entry considered individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 26,000 a year (2026/27). International full-time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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