Speech and Language Therapy

Embark on a dynamic and rewarding vocational career, transforming the lives of individuals, groups and communities who experience challenges with their communication, eating, drinking or swallowing. Informed by the latest research and taught by practitioners and expert staff, our four-year Speech and Language Therapy with Integrated Master's (pre-registration) MSci combines the academic and enhanced clinical learning required to pursue a professional occupation as a qualified speech and language therapist.

Why choose this course?

• This programme is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.

• It is proposed you will complete over 563 practice hours, exceeding the minimum required by the Royal College of Speech Language Therapists (RCLST) and meeting Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards

• Innovative teaching facilities include a new, state-of-the-art simulation centre, housing ward areas and individual consultation rooms

• Eligible students can apply for the non repayable £5,000 NHS grant

• Collaborate with Keele students from courses such as psychology, physiotherapy and paramedicine to stimulate critical thinking and gain multiple perspectives on topics

Speech and language therapy provides assessment, treatment, support and care for individuals of all ages who have difficulty with speech, language and communication or with eating, drinking and swallowing.

Speech and language therapists promote inclusive approaches to communicate effectively with service users, adapt environments accordingly and collaborate to improve health, educational and social outcomes for people with speech, language and swallowing difficulties. As allied health professionals, they work in a variety of settings with a diverse range of individuals, health care professionals, education staff and psychologists to develop holistic, individualised treatment plans.

Designed to reflect local and national workforce demands, our person-centered curriculum is underpinned by evidence and is reflective of contemporary speech and language therapy practice, both nationally and internationally. In an environment of reflection and research awareness, the Speech and Language Therapy with Integrated Master's (pre-registration) degree will enable you to develop into an autonomous professional who is able to initiate and respond to change in a wide variety of settings.

From year one and throughout the programme, you will combine the study of theoretical knowledge with clinical practice to help you link the different domains of knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to specific clinical contexts.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.