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Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses M.Sc Acquired Communication Disorders

M.Sc Acquired Communication Disorders
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,750
Country Rank#12
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 88

Program Overview

This course is for speech and language therapists/pathologists, linguists, psychologists or others with a relevant background who have an interest in acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria and the communication difficulties secondary to dementia or traumatic brain injury.

You'll develop your knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice so that you can effectively support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.

The MSc will provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the main theoretical and clinical issues and approaches in this field and the implications of these findings for clinical intervention.

Course Content
Program structure

Core modules

PGCert:
- Acquired Language Disorders
- Acquired Speech Disorders
- Methods in Clinical Linguistics
- Developing an Evidence Base for Practice
PGDip and MSc:
- Same four modules as for the PGCert
- Research Methods A
- Research Methods B (optional for PGDip)
MSc:
- Dissertation/Research Project
Entry Requirement
You will usually need a 3 or 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades.
UK Degree Classification: First class Honours, International Equivalent (India): 70%.
UK Degree Classification: 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours), International Equivalent (India): 60%.
UK Degree Classification: 2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours), International Equivalent (India): 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£24750 per year

Career Prospect

Graduates continue to develop their career both within the NHS and the private sector, as well as going on to specialise as speech and language therapists. Some graduates have alternatively gone onto further PhD training in clinical research.

Please note that this course does not lead to a professional qualification to practise as a speech and language therapist.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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M.Sc Acquired Communication Disorders at University of Sheffield