Speech and Language Therapy Keele University

Overview

The Speech and Language Therapy MSci at Keele University provides a comprehensive pathway for students to become autonomous allied health professionals. This integrated master's degree focuses on transforming the lives of individuals with communication and swallowing challenges through evidence-based practice. By combining theoretical study with extensive clinical placements, the programme ensures graduates are ready for the demands of modern healthcare environments.

Why Speech and Language Therapy at Keele University?

• Accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Access to a state-of-the-art simulation centre featuring ward areas and individual consultation rooms for realistic training.
• Complete over 563 practice hours, exceeding national requirements to ensure high levels of clinical competency.
• Interprofessional learning opportunities alongside students in psychology, physiotherapy, and paramedicine.
• Consistent teaching excellence, evidenced by the university's Double Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 20800 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Linguistics, Articulatory Phonetics and Phonology
• Biomedical Science for Speech and Language Therapy
• Language Acquisition and Psychological aspects
• Health and Wellbeing
• Professionalism and Effective Communication
• Principles of Assessment and Measurement
• Clinical and Professional Development and Practice Education

Year 2

• Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics
• Eating, Drinking and Swallowing
• Developmental Speech and Language Disorders
• Acoustic Phonetics, Hearing Impairments and ENT
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Acquired Speech and Language Disorders

Year 3

• Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Lifelong Conditions
• Neuropsychology, Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Psychiatric Disorders
• Evaluating Healthcare Services
• Planning Research

Year 4

• Leadership and Management for Healthcare Professionals
• Research Skills and Funding
• Practice Based Learning
• Research Project
• Language Variation

Careers with Speech and Language Therapy

Graduates of the Speech and Language Therapy programme are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which is essential for employment within the NHS. The curriculum addresses a significant national shortage of qualified therapists, preparing students for roles in health, education, and social care settings. Graduates typically find employment as speech and language therapists working with diverse populations, from children with developmental disorders to adults with neurological conditions.