Speech and Language Therapy (Hons)

Overview

Speech and language therapists (SLT) are privileged to work with people throughout their entire lifespan, from neonatal to end of life care.

As part of this Speech and Language Therapy (Hons) course from Leeds Beckett University you’ll:

• Gain a professional qualification as an SLT in three years 

• Learn to provide assessment and intervention for communication impairments and difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing

• Study a variety of subjects such as psychology, linguistics and speech pathology

• Attend guest lectures from specialist clinicians and medics to ensure your learning is current and to expand your networks 

• Experience on-going and block placements through a mixed placement model

Career

The strong clinical focus of the course will help you make the transition to clinical practice. Indeed, the majority of our students find work in either speech and language therapy or a related field within 12 months of graduating. As a newly qualified speech and language therapist, you might be employed by the NHS and may work in a range of settings including hospitals, community clinics or education. Some therapists also work in the criminal justice system and others are in private practice.

• Speech and language therapist

• Speech and language therapy assistant

Accreditation

Accredited by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists