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Speech and Language Pathology

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

Speech and language therapists assess and treat a wide variety of speech, language and communication problems. Our course, which provides a route into this profession, is the longest established in Scotland and one of the oldest in the UK.

The four-year Honours degree programme covers four subject areas:

speech and language pathology
linguistics and phonetics
psychology
medical sciences
You'll take part in work placements throughout the four years.

Ranked 1st in Scotland for Speech & Language Therapy (Complete University Guide 2025).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B630
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B630
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB - ABB

GCSE English Language 4/C or Literature 4/C; GCSE Maths, a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Computing) at GCSE 4/C; another language at GCSE 4/C is recommended

Scottish Higher - AAAB - AABBB

1st sitting: AAAB/AABBB 2nd sitting: AAABB/AABBBB (Higher English B; Maths (or Application of Mathematics at National 5 B) and a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering Science, or Computing Science) all at minimum National 5 C or equivalent; another language at National 5 C is recommended)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 32 points

English HL6; Maths and a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Technological Studies or Computer Science), all at a minimum SL5; another language, eg French, Spanish, Italian, German at SL5 is recommended

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3

Two H2 passes and three H3 passes including English

Scottish HND

Year 1 entry: (adult returners) Health and Social Care course: AAB in Graded Units, plus Higher English and passes in Maths, a Science and a language as above

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher

1st sitting: AABB/ABBBB 2nd sitting: AABBB/ABBBBB (including Higher English B, Maths National 5 C and a Science National 5 C; another language at National 5 C is recommended) Preferred subjects: - Classical Studies - Drama - Economics - Gaelic - Geography - History - Languages (German/French/Spanish/Italian) - Modern Studies - Philosophy - Politics - Psychology - Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies - Sociology

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

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85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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