Speech and Language Therapy: The University of Manchester

Course description

Speech and language therapists identify, assess and support the needs of people who have communication and swallowing disorders. This programme has been designed to enable the student to develop the core theoretical knowledge and specialist clinical skills required by the speech and language therapy profession as well as providing academic study to meet the aims of a higher education qualification.

The programme at The University of Manchester places particular emphasis on scientific thinking, preparing students to incorporate clinical enquiry into their chosen career path. Each student is provided with individual support through a tutor on a regular basis.

Career opportunities

Speech and language therapists in the UK are mainly employed by the NHS, although there are opportunities within charitable and private organisations. Many therapists work in educational settings and some therapists set up in independent practice or take research posts. The profession has been recognised by the government as a shortage profession, hence there are many openings and opportunities for promotion for newly qualified therapists. There are also opportunities overseas.

Entry requirements

• English language: Applicants for whom English is not a first language should appreciate that a particularly high standard of spoken and written English is necessary to cope with linguistics, phonetics and clinical work.
  As a minimum the School requires IELTS 7.5 overall.
• A level: ABB-AAB or equivalent. A mixture of Arts and Science subjects is an advantage, especially Biology, English Language, a modern foreign language or Psychology.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: 6 GCSEs at grade C or above including B in English Language and also in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science. If Dual Award Science is offered, the minimum required is BB. A modern foreign language is preferred but not essential. Additional Science is preferred for applicants with GCSE Science.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification.
• International Baccalaureate: Minimum of 33, with 6's and 7's in the Higher subjects.