This degree combines academic study with clinical practice and leads to a professional qualification. Speech and language therapists work with people of all ages. There are 2.5 million people in the UK who have a communication disorder of some kind. Speech and language therapists aim to maximise the communication potential of the people with whom they work and improve their quality of life.
Speech and language therapists assess, diagnose, and provide intervention for a wide range of speech and language difficulties. In doing so they integrate knowledge from a number of complex disciplines such as neurology, linguistics, phonetics, psychology and physiology, as well as evidence from clinical practice. This requires commitment, motivation, and an ability to solve problems.
Career opportunities for Speech & Language Therapists are varied and exciting - from the NHS to schools, the armed forces, and other providers of health and social care.
Speech and Language Therapy degrees at the UEA – our committment to you
When you study on our Speech & Language Therapy course, you will be using a problem-based learning approach to the curriculum. This ensures that your learning from the different underpinning disciplines is integrated and focused around specific client groups. Our staff are passionate about their subject and aim to ensure that your knowledge and skill is the best it can possibly be. The university staff are also involved in research, which means they are at the cutting edge of developing the practices and techniques that are relevant to the profession.
Much of the teaching and learning occurs in small groups, which encourages a close-knit student body and a supportive learning culture. All students are allocated a Personal Advisor who offers academic and pastoral support.Development of skills required for clinical practice begins in Year 1 with the Conversation Partner Placements, and is continued in Years 2 and 3 with 8 week block placements in a clinical environment.
The UEA is a fantastic place to study. For five years running we have been placed in the top five universities in the UK for student satisfaction and you will love being here, learning and making lasting friendships. By studying for a Speech and Language Therapy degree at the UEA you are opening the door to a hugely worthwhile and successful career which can help change lives for the better.
If you are interested in a career in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech & Language Therapy, we offer a wide range of both pre and post-registration courses that will ensure you are fully prepared to practice in these rewarding and challenging professions.
When you study in the School of Allied Health Professions (AHP) you will receive an academic and clinical education which is second to none. We are very proud of our innovative teaching methods and the passion and dedication of our staff will inspire you to be the best you can be.
Students have told us our courses are dynamic and fascinating. That’s because our approach is based on problem-solving, evidence-based learning and early patient contact. The courses include the following elements:
Interprofessional Learning – You will meet up with students from other health-related disciplines to exchange knowledge, practice and ideas.
Research – The teaching staff are continually involved in research, which means you will benefit from their knowledge of the very latest practices and techniques.
Supportive Culture – Teaching groups are small, which encourages a close-knit student body and a supportive learning culture. You will be assigned your own personal mentor and qualified professional who will be there every step of the way to guide you through the course.
Elective Placement – You will have the opportunity at the end of your course to put into practice what you have learned in the clinical environment of your choice.
This interactive and highly effective method of teaching means that AHP is continually recognised for its excellence and ranks highly in both student surveys and league tables:
In 2009 our courses in Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy scored 100% satisfaction across a number of measures in a national student survey.
For five years running UEA has been placed in the top five universities in the UK for student satisfaction.
The University of East Anglia is a fantastic place to study and has a unique atmosphere. You will love being here, learning and making lasting friendships. Studying in the School of Allied Health Professions will ensure you fulfill your full potential and get the best possible start in your chosen career.
Entry Requirements
To undertake this Speech and Language Therapy course, for School Leavers the minimum entry requirements for University matriculation, and the requirement of the professional body, are five GCSEs at grade c or above which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.
Those studying the Access to Higher Education Course will also require GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above if these subjects are not covered by the Access Course.
A LevelGrades ABB required (Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)
International Baccalaureate32 points to include 6 6 6 at higher level.
Scottish HighersAABBB
Scottish Advanced HighersABB
Irish Leaving CertificateAABBB
Access CourseAccess to HE Diploma pass with 45 credits at level 3, 36 at distinction and 9 at merit
HND18 Unit BTEC National Diploma - Distinction, Distinction, Merit
Students for whom English is a foreign language
Our speech therapy degree requires candidates to have taken an appropriate English Language test, e.g IELTS where an overall score of 7.5 is required, with a minimum of 7.5 in all four elements, or equivalent at TOEFL.
Interviews
Applicants submitting a UCAS application and passing initial screening will be invited to a selection interview at the University.
Intakes
September
Alternative Qualifications
Applicants will be expected to show evidence of study skills and academic study within the last five years in the form of nationally recognised qualifications such as an A-level in a relevant subject, Access course in Science or Health Sciences or an Open University 60 credit courses in a relevant subject. GCSE Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent) at grade C or above is required. Applicants are advised to contact the University to discuss their individual situation.
GCSE Offer
Students are required to have Mathematics and English at minimum of Grade C or above at GCSE Level.
Course Open To
Please note that, at this time, we are unable to accept international applications for this course.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 1
Essential Study (120 credits)
Students will select 120 credits from the following module(s).
Name
Code
Credits
Period
Developmental Speech and Language Difficulties
this module will build upon knowledge and skills acquired during Foundations and Disorder of Fluency modules to develop key theoretical and practical considerations when working with children with developmental speech and language difficulties. Students will address:
' key principles of developmental, linguistic, phonetics, psychological, sociological, biological and educational frameworks in which to consider developmental speech, language and communication difficulties in children;
' current theories and approaches to classification, assessment and intervention of developmental speech, language and communication difficulties in children;
' decision making processes in the cycle of intervention within the relevant theoretical frameworks;
' the impact of speech, language and/or communication difficulties and disorders in relation to profiles of typically developing children.more...
AHP-1DS2
30
Semester 2
Disorders of Fluency
AHP-1DF1
20
Semester 1
Foundations
This module will introduce students to the core disciplines of linguistics, psycholinguistics, phonetics, psychology and biology, which are so fundamental to speech and language therapy. The module will also provide students with an introduction to the scope and practice of work carried out by speech and language therapists. Students will:
' study phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse and pragmatics, as applied to normal and disordered communication
' begin to consider the sociolinguistic dimension of communication
' explore the psychological systems that are responsible for the production and comprehension of words and sentences
' learn about the typical development of speech, language, cognition as part of life-span development
' explore the main structures and functions of the human bodymore...
AHP-1FN1
30
Semester 1
Practice Education (Slt) 1
Within this year-long module students will have the opportunity to learn about, develop, and reflect on their communication skills in both adult and child environments. This is a non-clinical placement and students will be supported during the year by teaching sessions, and fortnightly tutorials.
In weeks 1-26 students will visit adults with an acquired communication disability on a weekly basis and act as `conversation partners'. In weeks 32-35 students will be placed in a school or nursery setting for 3 days per week in the role of a conversation/play partner.more...
AHP-1SPY
20
Year Period
Professional Development 1
This unit prepares occupational therapy and physiotherapy students for success on the course. Transferable academic, professional and clinical skills are introduced. The three threads of transferable skills, health and social care contexts and preparation for safe practice are integrated through problem-solving. Reflective practice and use of portfolios and other tools for continuing professional development are introduced.more...
AHP-1PDY
20
Year Period
Year 2
Essential Study (120 credits)
Students will select 120 credits from the following module(s).
Name
Code
Credits
Period
Communication & Language Sciences 2
This unit develops students' knowledge of how language and communication are used in social contexts, both monolingual and multilingual, via lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical lab work. Building on the foundations of phonetic analysis introduced in CLS1, students will also extend their analytical skills to include acoustic phonetics. Within the PBL framework, concepts will be closely integrated with those covered in AHP-2LSY and AHP-2SLY.more...
AHP-2CLY
20
Year Period
Life Sciences 2
This unit builds on the foundations established in LS1. There is an increased focus on pathology and disorders, in particular disorders of ear, nose and throat and the central nervous system. The discipline of Audiology is introduced, covering hearing problems, investigations and interventions. Psychology continues with a focus on disorder across the lifespan with particular attention paid to identity, self-image and the advent of communication and swallowing disorders in the individual life course. Consideration is given to factors of influence with regard to speech, language and communication. The strand of sociology and education continues in greater depth.more...
AHP-2LSY
20
Year Period
Professional Development 2
This unit focuses on methods of enquiry and continues to develop students' use and understanding of reflective practice through taught sessions and individual tutorials. The research component will introduce qualitative and quantitative methodologies using activities to develop skills in conducting primary research and critical appraisal of research.more...
AHP-2PDY
20
Year Period
Speech & Language Therapy Practice 2
This unit will develop further the students' understanding of the frameworks and processes of SLT. Students will be introduced to defining intervention within a conceptual framework. Particular attention will be paid to the construction of intervention and the process of clinical decision-making. Relevant theories and mechanisms for change will be explored in the context of therapeutic approaches. Students are introduced to the spectrum of augmentative and alternative communication strategies, with focus on low tech assistive communication. The focus on communication and swallowing disorders expands to include acquired language disorder, learning difficulties and deafness and hearing impairments.more...
AHP-2SLY
60
Year Period
Year 3
Essential Study (120 credits)
Students will select 120 credits from the following module(s).
Name
Code
Credits
Period
Life and Communication Sciences
This year-long unit synthesises study from discrete academic disciplines formerly covered under `Communication and Language Sciences' and `Life Sciences' in years 1 and 2. These are embedded within this unit, and as such students continue to develop the clinical applications of linguistics and phonetics and to draw on psychology, neurology and audiology in addressing clinical issuesmore...
AHP-3LCY
20
Year Period
Research and Professional Development
In this unit students will complete a final year research project on a professionally relevant topic. Students will operate as a researcher in a small group research project where the lead investigator is a member of faculty. They will also be prepared for their imminent move to professional careers in the health and social care sectors by addressing key issues relevant to this transition to practice.more...
AHP-3RPY
40
Year Period
Speech & Language Therapy Practice 3
This unit will develop further the students' understanding of the frameworks and processes of SLT. Students will be introduced to defining intervention within a conceptual framework. Particular attention will be paid to the construction of intervention and the process of clinical decision-making. Relevant theories and mechanisms for change will be explored in the context of therapeutic approaches. Students are introduced to the spectrum of augmentative and alternative communication strategies, with focus on low tech assistive communication. The focus on communication and swallowing disorders expands to include acquired language disorder, learning difficulties and deafness and hearing impairments.more...
AHP-3SLY
60
Year Period
Disclaimer
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules and regular (five-yearly) review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff or sabbatical leave. Where this is the case, the University will endeavour to inform students.
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