MRes Speech & Language Sciences
ApplyResearch opportunities
This Master of Research represents a unique opportunity for students to conduct a substantial research project in the area of Speech & Language Sciences undertaken over one year. Students will gain important research skills by taking at least one 20-credit research training class from the following:
- C8939 - Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
- C8990 - Research Methods in Clinical Health Psychology
This will prepare them well for their dissertation, which represents a significant component of the course. The MRes is suitable for recent graduates, who wish to advance their research skills in the field as well as candidates, who wish to consider subsequent PhD studies. MRes students will be supported by two supervisors throughout their studies.
Research areas
Our research focuses on all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of people with communication problems. We also have a strong interest in understanding typical characteristics of speech and language across the lifespan.
Facilities
Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art ultrasound tongue imaging technology for the study of speech sound disorders in children and sociophonetics.
Course content
The MRes involves a minimum of 20 credits of a taught element (strong focus on research methods skills) and 160 credits of independent research study supported by members of the academic research team.
C8939 - Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
This class aims to provide advanced training in quantitative statistics, and to equip students with the statistical knowledge that is needed to support the interpretation of results from previous research.
C8990 - Research Methods in Clinical Health Psychology
This class covers a range of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and explores relevant research aspects of clinical health such as evidence, evaluation, ethical issues and experimental designs.
Dissertation in Speech & Language Sciences
This dissertation module forms the main part of the MRes and is worth 160 credits. Students will undertake a piece of extended, independent research on a chosen topic related to speech and language sciences under the supervision of a staff member from the Speech & Language Therapy team.
Postgraduate research at the Strathclyde Doctoral School
The Strathclyde Doctoral School offers a vibrant, student-centred research and training environment, dedicated to supporting both current and future research talent.
Bringing together all four of our faculties, it is committed to enhancing the student experience, increasing research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring that training is delivered at the highest standard.
As a postgraduate researcher, you will automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
Entry requirements
| Academic requirements | You require to have a first-class or upper second-class UK undergraduate degree, or overseas equivalent, in speech and language pathology or a related subject such as linguistics, psychology, or cognitive science. |
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| English proficiency | You also need to show evidence of an appropriate level of English proficiency for applicants with an overseas qualification. |
Fees & funding
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Annual revision of fees
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually. The University will take a range of factors into account, including, but not limited to, UK inflation, changes in delivery costs and changes in Scottish and/or UK Government funding. Changes in fees will be published on the University website in October each year for the following year of study and any annual increase will be capped at a maximum of 10% per year.
| Scotland | £4,786 |
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| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £4,786 |
| Republic of Ireland |
If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. For more information and advice on tuition fee status, you can visit the UKCISA - International student advice and guidance - Scotland: fee status webpage. Find out more about the University of Strathclyde's fee assessments process. |
| International | £18,050 |
| Funding | Take a look at our funding your postgraduate research web page for funding information. Find out about our Master of Research in Speech and Language Sciences Scholarship. You can also view our scholarships search for further funding opportunities. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
| Additional costs | International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
Supervisors
| Name | Area of Expertise |
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| Prof Joanne Cleland |
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| Dr Wendy Cohen |
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| Dr Maria Dokovova |
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| Dr Anja Kuschmann |
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| Dr Eleanor Lawson |
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| Professor Anja Lowit |
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Our research
Our research focuses on advancing our theoretical understanding of speech and language difficulties to developing and testing novel management approaches that impact directly on patient wellbeing and service delivery.
Apply
We strongly advise you contact one or more potential supervisors or the Postgraduate Research Director (hass-psh-pgr
Entry requirements
You require to have a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in speech and language pathology or a related subject.
The application
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts and certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language. For postgraduate studies, we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent (no individual test score below 5.5, the test must be taken within two years of the programme start date)
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Supervisors
You'll need to identify your research supervisor before you make an online application, preferably as soon as possible. When you've identified a potential supervisor, based on how well your research interests match theirs, drop them an email to introduce yourself. In the email, make sure you attach a draft of your research proposal around 1,000 words, along with a copy of your CV.
If your chosen supervisor is available to work with you, they'll confirm this and nominate a potential second supervisor.
Accepting an offer
When you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
UK or EU students
If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.
Start date: Sep 2025
Speech and Language Sciences
Start date: Sep 2026
Speech and Language Sciences