BSc Hons Speech & Language Pathology

This class introduces you to key findings, theories and debates in contemporary psychology, and encourages you to begin taking a critical approach to research findings and theory in the subject.

There are five key modules:

• Learning Theory
• Developmental Psychology
• Personality
• Cognitive Psychology
• Sensation and Perception

In this class, run by BioMedical Engineering, you will learn all about the structure of the major body systems with a focus on the upper body, together with an understanding of physiological function. This forms the basis for later study of related disorders.

This class will give you a more detailed understanding of the anatomical structures of the body that relate to the production of speech. You’ll learn more about the head, neck, and chest along with related disorders. You’ll study the anatomy of the central nervous system and its related disorders.

In this class, students will learn how speech and voice are produced in typical and clinical populations. In addition to whole-cohort teaching, small-group practical classes will be provided to train students in the skill of accurately transcribing the speech sounds of typical and clinical speakers using the International Phonetic Alphabet.

This class eases students’ transition to higher education, clarifying expectations and developing key skills for successful learning.

Speech and language acquisition and change over the lifespan will be introduced in relation to all linguistic levels with a particular focus on Pragmatic theory and clinical application later in the year. This class will also include teaching on psycholinguistic frameworks and their clinical application.

In the first of 5 clinical and professional capability classes in total, students will demonstrate basic skills and knowledge in communication, partnerships, leadership, evidence based practice and autonomy in Speech and Language Therapy Practice. Students attend classes, workshops and spend time in practice placement environments.

This class builds on the foundations built during the first year in anatomy and physiology. There's a focus on a range of neurological and developmental disorders relevant to speech and language therapy practice, covering the origins, presenting features, assessment and interventions associated with each.

This class builds on the foundations built during the first year in anatomy and physiology. You’ll cover essential concepts for assessment and practice within audiology. There's a focus on a range of disorders of the ear, nose and throat relevant to speech and language therapy practice, covering the origins, presenting features, assessment and interventions associated with each.

Building on first year classes in linguistics and phonetics, you’ll develop your knowledge of linguistic analysis. There's a focus on grammar (structures), semantics (meanings), and prosody (rhythm, stress and intonation). Classes will cover theories, developmental norms and clinical application. You’ll be helped to make the links needed to apply this knowledge in making decisions about how to assess and manage clients.

The class will equip SLT students to assess, classify and consider appropriate SLT interventions for people with speech disorders arising in childhood facilitating sufficient competence for appropriate clinical decision-making within practice.

The class will equip SLT students to assess, classify and consider appropriate SLT interventions for children and adults with language disorders, facilitating sufficient competence for appropriate clinical decision-making within practice.

In this class, students will develop knowledge and understanding regarding autism, intellectual disability and other neurodevelopmental disorders, and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH); providing students with the competence to make appropriate clinical decisions.

In the second clinical and professional capability class, students will build on the skills developed in CPC1 demonstrating basic skills in routine activities, with support and guidance for advanced situations in communication, partnerships, evidence based practice and autonomy in Speech and Language Therapy Practice. Students attend classes, workshops and spend time in practice placement environments.

This class will build on linguistic and phonetic knowledge gained in the first two years of the course. You'll learn about sociolinguistics, multilingualism and speech acoustics, and the relevance of these in speech and language therapy. You'll take part in lab based classes to gain practical experience of speech imaging and prosodic analysis.

In this class, you'll join others within the faculty to be introduced to the main features of measurement, research design and statistical analysis.

The module will present concepts, issues and debates within research methods. It will cover inferential testing and statistics, as well as qualitative research methods.

This class will equip SLT students to assess, classify and provide SLT intervention for adults with motor speech disorders as well as develop knowledge and understanding of the rationale for, and means of, Alternative and Augmentative Communication.

In this class, students will develop knowledge regarding voice disorders, fluency disorders, head and neck cancer/trauma and oncology facilitating sufficient competence to be able to make appropriate clinical decisions within practice.

Students will develop knowledge and problem solving regarding swallowing difficulties across the lifespan, and communication and swallowing difficulties within dementia. Students attend classes, workshops and spend time in practice placement environments.

In the third clinical and professional capability class, students will build on the skills developed in CPC2, demonstrating competency with emerging independence in communication, partnerships, evidence based practice and autonomy in Speech and Language Therapy Practice. Students attend classes, workshops and spend time in practice placement environments.

You’ll formulate research questions in an area of individual interest, and design a small scale investigation. You’ll have individual supervision from a tutor to support you, as well as further classes about research methodology in speech and language therapy.

In this class, the focus is on critical evaluation of current research within key areas of speech and language therapy, implications for clinical practice and identification of future research needs. Specific areas of study vary, depending on student preference and staff availability.

This module fosters development of key skills within the speech and language therapy workplace, such as decision-making and prioritisation, consultation and delegation, and inter-professional collaboration.

There's a focus on understanding and managing the challenges and expectations of working as a newly qualified speech and language therapist.

This class offers opportunities to apply SLT-related expertise to real-world issues, creating impact for organisations and settings, and helping students to note the transferability of their skills. This prepares students for the changing nature of work, within and beyond SLT, and creates agile, dynamic graduates with the confidence and capacity to effect positive change.

In the fourth clinical and professional capability class, students will build on the skills developed in CPC3, demonstrating proficiency, with independence as appropriate in communication, partnerships, evidence based practice and autonomy in Speech and Language Therapy Practice. Students attend classes, workshops and spend time in practice placement environments.

The fifth clinical and professional capabilities class aims to equip students with wider professional skills applicable to the full range of caseloads; using more sophisticated professional skills, both clinical and non-clinical, students will be able to devise more nuanced treatment plans that enhance their client care. Additionally, in anticipation of seeking employment or further study, students will be able to express their personal strengths, recognise their areas for development and apply their personal attributes  to the values being sought in the workplace.