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 opportunities:

The strong clinical focus of the course will help you make the transition to clinical practice. Indeed, the majority of the 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

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic, Professional and Clinical Skills

Phonetics and Phonology

Medical Sciences for SLT

Lifespan Development

Speech, Language and Communication Need (SLCN)

Linguistics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Linguistics View 224 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United Kingdom

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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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General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 128 points required.

GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points to include at least 15 merits in science.

T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject

International baccalaureate: 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include at least one scientific or language subject.

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DBS Check: Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution

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Tuition Fees

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16840 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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Funding

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