BSc Hons Speech and Language Therapy
University Of Greenwich
Program Overview
As a qualified SLT you may be involved with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and communication disorders across the lifespan and/or eating and drinking difficulties. You will work with paediatric and adult clients, parents, carers, professionals, and support workers in a range of different environments.
On the course, you will explore areas including psychology, linguistics and phonetics, anatomy, physiology and speech and language therapy practice frameworks. You will also consider the biopsychosocial and cultural needs of the client.
Our SLT degree will prepare you to meet the academic and clinical standards required for registration as a speech and language therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and for membership, as a newly qualified practitioner (NQP) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
This course is run in collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University.
London, United Kingdom
36 Months
£ 15,100
IELTS: 8
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Foundations for Practice: Academic & Professional Development (20 credits)
- Professional Knowledge and Skills 1: Development across the Lifespan (20 credits)
- Professional Knowledge and Skills 2: Communication and swallowing difficulties across the lifespan (20 credits)
- Professional Practice Module 1 (20 credits)
- Holistic and Partnership Working 1 (20 credits)
- Core Phonetics and Linguistics (20 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Holistic and Partnership Working 2 (20 credits)
- Clinical Process 1: Assessment (20 credits)
- Clinical Process 2: Intervention (20 credits)
- Research Approaches in Speech and Language Therapy (20 credits)
- Professional Practice Module 2 (20 credits)
- Applied Phonetics and Linguistics (20 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Integrated Clinical Reasoning (20 credits)
- Professional Practice Module 3 (40 credits)
- Speech and Language Therapy Dissertation (40 credits)
- Emergent Practitioner Skills (20 credits)
112 UCAS tariff points from A-levels, or equivalent. GCSEs in English Language 4/C, Maths 4/C and Science 4/C.
PLUS a commitment to helping children and adults who have difficulties with communication or with eating, drinking and swallowing.
Applicants who do not have English as their first language must have an IELTS score of 8.0 or above with no score less than 7.5 or an equivalent rating.
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
2022/23 fees
Full-time (per year)
Home £9,250
International £15,100
Part-time (per 30 credits)
Home £2,313 *
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Other costs
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software (estimate, £150 per year)
Memberships: applying for student membership of a Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists may incur further costs
Placement travel: if you are receive tuition fee and maintenance support from the Student Loans Company, you are entitled to claim travel and accommodation expenses that exceed your daily travel cost to university.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
At the end of the course, you may pursue a clinical career as a speech and language therapist in a variety of settings including education, health or the private sector.
You will usually work as part of a team, collaborating and communicating with other professionals, agencies and individuals sharing in the aim of meeting the health, educational and social needs of your client.
You may also decide to build on your research skills and complete a postgraduate research programme.
For more information, please visit the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We aim to empower our students to achieve their potential, with support including:
- CV and cover letter checks
- Application support
- One-to-one careers advice
- Interview tips and support
- Careers fairs
- Internships
- Graduate jobs.