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Speech and Language Therapy – (M.Sc.)
Queen Margaret University
School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication
| Application Deadline: | December 12 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,719 - ≈ € 16,515 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Queen Margaret University
IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A GOOD HONOURS DEGREE IN LINGUISTICS, PSYCHOLOGY OR A BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND ARE CONSIDERING A CHANGE OF DIRECTION, THIS COURSE WILL TRAIN YOU TO BECOME A QUALIFIED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST WITHIN TWO YEARS.
You will diagnose and treat children and adults with a wide range of communication difficulties. This will include developmental disorders and speech and language problems resulting from injury, stroke and disease. You will also develop strong practical skills as well as a sound understanding of the theory of speech and language therapy. The clinical studies part of the programme is central and includes clinical placements in both years of the course. Placements are possible in local hospitals, schools and other clinics. Clinical work is underpinned by modules in linguistics, psychology and biological and medical sciences.
Careers
The aim of the course is to provide a fast route to an SLT qualification for applicants who have already attained a good honours degree (or academic equivalent).
Once approved, successful completion of this course provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC), the professional body governing health professions in the UK. To work as a SLT in the UK you must be accepted onto the HPC register. You will also be eligible to register with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Most graduates work within the NHS and can take up posts in community clinics, schools, hospitals across the UK and abroad.
Several Speech and Language Therapy graduates have gained research posts and some have gone on to achieve higher degrees.
Contents
The PgDip runs over two calendar years and is an intensive programme with 80 weeks of study. It is a full time, modular course. In year One , you will study seven modules and undertake 2 clinical placements. In Year 2, five modules and 3 clinical placements. For the award of MSc, you will be required to complete a dissertation.
Course CoversYear One
- Linguistics 1: Foundations
- Biological and Behavioural Science for SLT1: typical processes.
- Research methods for SLT and Audiology
- Professional Practice for SLT1 (including summer block placement)
- Linguistics 2: Clinical linguistics
- Biological and Behavioural Science for SLT2: clinical aspect
- Speech and Language Therapy 1
- Within-semester clinical placement 1
Year Two
- Linguistics 3: Processing and Variation
- Speech and Language Therapy 2
- Speech and Language Therapy 3
- Professional Practice for SLT 2 (including summer block placement)
- Within-semester clinical placement 2
- Within-semester clinical placement 3
- Linguistics 4: Advanced Phonetic, Linguistic and Audiological Research
Year Three
- Optional research dissertation leading to MSc.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching will include a mix of lectures, tutorials, student-led seminars, clinical placement experience, case study analysis and individual project work. Emphasis will be placed on integrating clinical and university based learning opportunities.
Your performance will be assessed by a combination of course work including essays, reports, presentations and examinations as well as clinical practical assessments.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Honours degree or equivalent. Experience of working with people with speech or communication impairments.
Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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