Overview
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) enjoy a rewarding, specialist career working with parents, teachers, carers, nurses, doctors and occupational therapists. Almost one in five experience communication issues and this is where SLTs support people to develop, restore, or give strategies to build communication. SLTs also support people who struggle to eat. SLTs work in hospitals, schools, community clinics and specialist units.
You will learn core skills in topics such as linguistics, phonetics, science, psychology, and speech and language pathology. You will also develop your clinical and professional skills through practical placements and modules that cover counselling and professional skills.
Successful completion of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) approved programme provides eligibility to apply for admission to the HCPC Register. ‘Speech and language therapist’ is a protected title, and you will only be entitled to use it if you are registered with the HCPC. Please be aware that having a disability should not be a barrier to becoming HCPC registered and refer to their advice on disability and becoming a health and care professional. This course has secured HCPC approval.
We have been training Speech and Language Therapists for 25 years. Our regular Speech and Language Therapy Career Days are designed to give potential applicants an opportunity to discover more about the SLT’s role.
Key facts
On completion of the Speech and Language Therapy (Hons) from Plymouth Marjon University you will able to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a Speech and Language Therapist and, once registered, you will be able to apply for SLT jobs, for example in the NHS.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Bioscience for SLT
- Linguistics
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Topics in Psychology
- Language through the Lifecourse
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Communication Studies Psychology Speech Pathology View 776 other Bachelors in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Three A-levels at grades BBB or above.
- Or BTEC triple grades DDM or above.
- Or Access 45 D/M with min 24D.
- And GCSE English Language with Maths and Science at grade 5 or grade C or above.
- Funding of at least £5000 per year is available to students on pre-registration SLT courses.
- International students will be expected to meet the English language requirements of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents14600 GBP / year≈ 14600 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Plymouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Speech and Language Therapy (Hons).
Available Scholarships
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