Speech and Language Therapy  MSc / Postgrad Diploma

Overview

The Speech and Language Therapy Diploma degree leads to work in a challenging and varied field - you could be working with autistic children, people who stammer or adults who have lost their speech following a stroke.

City's Postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy Diploma has an excellent reputation. It is based within the largest, teaching, research and clinical division in the UK for language and communication science. You will be learning about speech and language therapy in a world leading environment.

The Speech and Language Therapy Diploma degree is taught by expert staff who are leaders in the field of speech and language therapy. The innovative and research-informed curriculum is supported by a busy in-house speech and language therapy clinic led by specialist staff.

At City we have close links with speech and language therapy services throughout London, with many practitioners from these services acting as clinical tutors on our courses.

On successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma you can choose to undertake a MSc by designing and completing a research project for a year (see below under MSc conversion). If you require further information on the Postgraduate Diploma, or general admissions queries please contact admissions on T: +44 (0)20 7040 5808 or E: health@city.ac.uk.

UK / EU applications for PG Dip September 2013 entry is now closed. If you applied before the deadline of 10 December 2012 please ensure your references are submitted by 2 January 2013. All applicants will be advised of the outcome by 8 February 2013.

International applications for September 2013 entry remains open and will close on Saturday 1 June 2013.

Who is the course for?

The Speech and Language Therapy Diploma course is for students who are committed to starting a speech and language therapy career. You will need:

  • Good listening and communication skills.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • An ability to learn a range of academic subjects and to apply your learning to clinical practice.
  • Enjoy working with children and adults and as part of a team.

Why study Speech and Language Therapy at City?

  • Fast track into a career in speech and language therapy by completing the pre-registration qualification in two years.
  • Undertake clinical placements in health centres, schools and hospitals in London's diverse communities allowing you to gain experience with a range of communication disabilities. 
  • Gain registration with the Health Professions Council and entry to a respected profession.
  • Enhance your career prospects in the UK, abroad and in the private sector
  • Gain with tuition fees paid by the NHS - bursaries are also available.

Download tuition fees and bursary information for NHS funded courses

MSc Speech and Language Therapy Conversion

Students who have successfully graduated from the PGDip in Speech and Language Therapy at City University London can convert to an MSc within 3 years of completion (this usually means starting the conversion within 2 years of finishing the PGDip). Students can enrol for the MSc conversion in October or February each year. Please note it is not possible to enrol before graduating from the PGDip.

The conversion takes the form of a small scale piece of research, written up in the style of a journal article (this doesn't have to be submitted or published for the award of an MSc). Most students do the conversion on a very part time basis (half to one day per week). The MSc conversion takes 12 months. Students will need to complete their project within this timescale.

The conversion fee for 2013-2014 is £2000. We are offering a £500 fee waiver to  students graduating in 2013. Please note that fees are subject to change on an annual basis.

For further information on the MSc conversion, contact either Dr. Nicola Botting (Nicola.Botting.1@city.ac.uk) or Dr. Rachael-Anne Knight (R.knight-1@city.ac.uk). If you require further information on the Postgraduate Diploma, or general admissions queries please contact admissions on T: +44 (0)20 7040 5808 or E: health@city.ac.uk.

Course Fees:

  • Full-time EU: £Tuition fees for PG Dip are paid by the NHS for home and EU students.
  • Full-time Non EU: £14,500 per year.

Start Date:

September (click 'How to apply' for details of application deadlines

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

You will normally need a first or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent.

You also require 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at A* - C.

If you don't have a first degree or meet the PG Diploma entry requirements you may be eligible for the BSc Speech and Language Therapy.

Pre-requisites

While many applicants have a degree in a related subject area, such as linguistics or psychology, this is not a pre-requisite. Students on the course come from a range of academic backgrounds, both in the arts and sciences.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required:

  • IELTS: 7.5
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 110.

Visa Requirements

City University London retains Highly Trusted Status from UKBA, enabling us to sponsor international students to study in the UK.

The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:

  • Students on courses of more than 6 months
  • Students on courses of less than 6 months
  • Students on a pre-sessional English Language course

For more information see our main Visa page.

When and Where

Start Date:
September (click 'How to apply' for details of application deadlines
Duration:
Full-time: Two years. An additional 6 months to 1 year is required to convert the Postgraduate Diploma to an MSc.

Course Content

You will learn about the foundations of speech and language, about how children learn to talk and about disorders that affect communication. A number of subjects equip you for the analysis of speech, language and hearing difficulties, such as phonetics, linguistics and audiology. You will also develop research skills and the ability to apply evidence based practice. You will undertake weekly and block clinical placements in both years of the course.


Course Structure

The modules of study are:

  • Speech and language sciences
  • Bio-medical sciences 
  • Developmental psychology
  • Speech, communication and swallowing disabilities
  • Research and evidence based practice
  • Hearing and speech sciences
  • Language sciences
  • Language, cognition and communication disabilities
  • Professional studies.

When you have successfully completed ten modules totaling 180 credits you will qualify for a Postgraduate Diploma. On the successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma you can choose to undertake an MSc by designing and completing a research project accruing another 60 credits. (Please note: this will normally take a minimum of six months and involves an extra fee).

Read the full Speech and Language Therapy Diploma programme specification.

Teaching and Assessment

A typical week consists of three days at City, one day in clinic and one day of private study. Academic subjects are taught through lectures supported by video presentations, small-group problem-solving sessions, practical classes and tutorials. You will also have access to the most up-to-date equipment in the Speech Acoustics Laboratory and innovative online learning materials. On clinical placements you will benefit from the supervision of a qualified therapist.

Modules are assessed through a diverse range of assignments and examinations. Your clinical progress will also be monitored by supervising clinicians.

Read the full Speech and Language Therapy Diploma programme specification.

Fees

  • Full-time EU: £Tuition fees for PG Dip are paid by the NHS for home and EU students.
  • Full-time Non EU: £14,500 per year.

Download tuition fees and bursary information for NHS funded courses.

The conversion fee for 2013-2014 is £2000. We are offering a £500 fee waiver to students graduating in 2013. Please note that fees are subject to change on an annual basis.

If you are a self financing student you will be asked to pay a £1000 deposit on acceptance of your unconditional offer.

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.

Bursaries

You may also be eligible to apply for a means-tested bursary. Please visit the NHS Bursaries page of our website, or the NHS Student Bursaries website for details. 

Placements

The Postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy Diploma course provides many opportunities for clinical practice, including attendance at health centres, schools, departmental clinics, special educational settings and hospitals throughout the London area.

Career Prospects

On successfully completing the Postgraduate Diploma you can register with the Health Professions Council, and practise as a speech and language therapist in the NHS and other settings.

A career in speech and language therapy offers opportunities to work with clients of all ages in settings such as health centres, hospitals, schools, charities and universities. You can also work abroad and in the private sector.

On successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma you can choose to undertake a MSc by designing and completing a research project for a year.

MSc Speech and Language Therapy Conversion

Students who have successfully graduated from the PGDip in Speech and Language Therapy at City University London can convert to an MSc within 3 years of completion (this usually means starting the conversion within 2 years of finishing the PGDip). Students can enrol for the MSc conversion course in October or February each year. Please note it is not possible to enrol before graduating from the PGDip.

The conversion takes the form of a small scale piece of research, written up in the style of a journal article (this doesn't have to be submitted or published for the award of an MSc). Most students do the conversion on a very part time basis (half to one day per week). The MSc conversion takes 12 months. Students will need to complete their project within this timescale.

The conversion fee for 2013-2014 is £2000. We are offering a £500 fee waiver to all students for this year only. Please note that fees are subject to change on an annual basis.

For further information, contact either Dr. Nicola Botting (Nicola.Botting.1@city.ac.uk) or Dr. Rachael-Anne Knight (R.knight-1@city.ac.uk).

About the School and Department

The Department of Language and Communication Science has been educating speech and language therapists for over 30 years. It was the first department to offer a post graduate route to qualification and the first to open an in-house speech and language therapy clinic. We are committed to providing our students with state of the art teaching that integrates theoretical advances with clinical practice.

The department has a thriving research culture. We were the only academic department for speech and language therapy to be assessed as a single unit of assessment in the last RAE, and 40% of our outputs were assessed as internationally significant or World leading. Our research directly relates to clinical practice and informs our teaching.

Find out more about City University London

Apply online or contact us:

Call: +44 (0)20 7040 5000

Email: health@city.ac.uk

Applications for 2013 entry 

UK / EU applications for September 2013 entry is now closed. If you applied before the deadline of 10 December 2012 please ensure your references are submitted by 2 January 2013. All applicants will be advised of the outcome by 8 February 2013.

International applications for September 2013 entry remains open and will close on Saturday 1 June 2013.

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