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Course Overview

Speech and language therapists provide treatment and support that improves patients’ lives. They address speech, language and communication problems as well as assisting with eating and drinking difficulties.

Much of their work involves close collaboration with teachers, psychologists, and other health professionals, along with supporting patients themselves and/or their carers.

Our work placements and work-based learning opportunities mean that you’ll be developing these collaborative professional skills throughout your degree course.

By joining us, you’ll study a range of topics including an introduction to phonetics and phonology, communication disability and psychology, professional practice, and transition to the workplace. You’ll learn what’s involved in developing individual treatment programmes and providing patients with tailored support.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A Levels Three A-levels with grades ABB or better (excluding General Studies), normally taken in one sitting, or
  • BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit, or
  • BTEC Extended Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science.

  • International Baccalaureate 30+ points
  • Access: Pass in the QAA Access to HE overall 128 UCAS tariff with at least 30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit.
    English, Maths, and Science GCSE required at grade C/4 as separate qualifications. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification.

Interview: Yes.

The recruitment process for this course includes assessing applicants by interview for the core values of the NHS constitution. Professional conduct during the event will also contribute to the decision-making regarding an applicant’s application. Interviews are currently being conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. 

Work experience: We expect candidates to have sought some related experience e.g. with a voluntary organisation/school/nursery etc before applying. Where possible they will have had experience within a speech and language therapy clinical setting

Relevant degree/foundation degree

Each application will be considered on its merits.

Mature students

Applications from mature students are encouraged. Mature students must normally demonstrate evidence of academic attainment within five years of application.

All successful applicants

  • Will need to be 18 years of age by the commencement of placements in the Year 1 Professional Practice Education module
  • Must complete an occupational health check, declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure application form before starting the course (if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal record certificate from your own country), which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU's admission policy

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language an average IELTS score of 8.0 (with no component below 7.5) when you start the course is essential. English language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning (CELL), is available both before and during the course.

Fees

Tuition fees for International students: £14750

Tuition fees for EU students: £9250 with our EU undergraduate transitional scholarship


This information was accurate on : 19/04/2021
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