Programme Structure and Content
Programme Structure and Content
The BSc in Speech and Language Therapy is a four-year, full time course.
Year 1 - Foundations of Speech & Language Therapy
SL1004 Communication, Learning and Behaviour across the Lifespan (5 credits)
SL1005 Preparation for Academic and Professional Learning (5 credits)
SL1006 Language Acquisition (5 credits)
SL1007 Speech, Hearing and Swallowing Sciences I (10credits)
SL1008 Introduction to Language Studies (5 credits)
SL1009 Introduction to Communication Disorders I (10 credits)
SL1010 Introduction to Communication Disorders II (10 credits)
1 week placement
For more information about the course content please see the Book of Modules for detailed descriptions:
Year 2 - Speech & Language Therapy for Children & Young People
SL2002 Independent Study in Communication Disorders (10 credits)
SL2003 Speech, Hearing and Swallowing Sciences II (5 credits)
SL2007 Language Sciences II (5 credits)
SL2008 Practice Education I 8 weeks placement (10 credits)
SL2009 Communication Disorders in Children I (15 credits)
SL2010 Communication Disorders in Children II (15 credits)
For more information about the course content please see the Book of Modules for detailed descriptions:
Year 3 - Speech & Language Therapy for Adults & Older People
SL3001 Language Sciences III (5 credits)
SL3002 Communication Disorders in Adults 1 (15 credits)
SL3003 Speech, Hearing and Swallowing Sciences III (5 credits)
SL3006 Communication Disorders in Adults II (15 credits)
SL3007 Practice Education II 16 weeks (10 credits)
SL3008 Analytic Techniques in Communication Disorders (10 credits)
For more information about the course content please see the Book of Modules for detailed descriptions:
Year 4 - Integrating Knowledge in Speech & Language Therapy
SL4003 Research-Based Dissertation (20 credits)
SL4004 Practice Education III 16 weeks (20 credits)
SL4005 Current Issues in Communication Disorders (20 credits)
SL4007 Mental Health and Communication Disorders (5 credits)
SL4008 Dysphagia (10 credits)
SL4009 Advanced Research and Practice in Speech and Language Therapy (5 credits)
For more information about the course content please see the Book of Modules for detailed descriptions: