Speech and Language Therapy

Teaching a balanced mix across the lifespan of paediatric and adults, this course equips you with the clinical and professional competencies making you eligible for registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.

You will:

• Be eligible for The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Royal College Of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) registration upon graduation

• Access modern simulation facilities including Virtual Reality

• Have the opportunity to participate in placements across North Wales in a variety of clinical settings

• Benefit from strong links with the local health board

• Learn from a lecturing team offering expertise from a range of clinical backgrounds.

Course Modules

In the first year of study, you are introduced to the concepts of phonetics, linguistics, psychology, biology and human development that will underpin your studies on the rest of this course. You will develop skills in research and professional practice. You will undertake a pre-clinical in semester 1 and a clinical placement in a Speech and Language Therapy team in semester 2.

Modules:

• Foundations in Professional and Evidence Based Practice

• Development and Learning Across the Lifespan

• Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan

• Introduction to Phonetics and Linguistics

• Essential Psychology

Year 2 (Level 5):

In the second year, you will build on the knowledge and skills you have learned in year 1.  You will learn more about specialist areas of Speech and Language Therapy, and apply this knowledge to practice through lectures, seminars, simulation and placement.

Modules:

• Speech and Swallowing

• Applied Life Sciences and Psychology

• Language and Cognition

• Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics

• Developing Professional and Evidence Based Practice

• Sounds, Hearing and Audiology

Year 3 (Level 6):

In the final year of study, students consolidate their learning from the previous two years to integrate their understanding of the theories underpinning Speech and Language Therapy and their application to practice.   Students will complete 2 clinical placements in their third year, and have the opportunity to present their research projects at a local conference.

Modules:

• The Evolving Profession

• Speech and Language Therapy Specialisms

• Advanced Professional Practice

• Clinical Research Project

You will be taught through a blended learning approach, utilising in person teaching on our Plas Coch campus, online lectures and seminars, and set asynchronous work to complete in your own time.  Lectures take on a dynamic and practical approach, including group work and discussions, debates, creating resources, presentations and case studies.

Assessment takes many forms, including written assignments and exams, case based oral exams, placement-based vivas and portfolios.

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference

This course utilises authentic assessment methods to ensure students can demonstrate the required knowledge and skills to meet HCPC Standards of proficiency upon qualification. For examinations that are assessing a competency required for clinical practice, a reasonable adjustment or alternative method of examination may not be appropriate. This is to replicate the competency and skills that are required for effective clinical practice. If you have any questions about this then please contact the admissions lead or inclusion services to discuss. Information on the required Standards of proficiency upon qualification can be found on the HCPC website: Speech and language therapists | The HCPC