BSc Speech and Language Therapy
Course overview
This full-time BSc Speech and Language Therapy at the University of East Anglia (UEA) runs for three years. It prepares students for a fantastic career supporting people of all ages with communication and/or swallowing needs.
The programme includes essential disciplines such as linguistics, phonetics, psychology, and anatomy. The programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Students will complete intensive clinical placements and will benefit from the in-house Clinical Skills Area.
Students learn through a structured, innovative Project-Sustained Learning model, which involves completing group projects to develop resources and professional skills. Assessments will include group projects, essays, case studies, presentations, and practical tests, covering clinical knowledge, theories, and experiments.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement, relevant information about their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CV to demonstrate their work experience. Offers are subject to a successful interview, a satisfactory occupational health check (including immunisations), and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need ABB at A-level or equivalent.
- Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.
- 5 grade 4/C or above GCSE in Maths, English, and at least a Science subject is accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates need an overall score of 7.5 in the IELTS Academic test, including reading, speakin,g and listening, and 7.0 in writing.
- Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.
Scholarships
International UG Merit Scholarship
Year 1 Entry - £5,000 or £10,000; Year 2 - £5,000 or £4,000.
Music Scholarship
Total Value: £3,000; Annual Value: £1,000
Up to £3,000The North Walsham Vikings RFC Bursary
Minimum of £500 per scholarship. This amount may be higher, but it is at the discretion of the club and dependent on the number of recipients and level of ability.
Up to £500University of Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate level: the Home rate (£9,535 per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000); Postgraduate taught level: the Home rate (£10,675 per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000).
Career opportunities
After completing the BSc Speech and Language Therapy from the University of East Anglia (UEA), students can work in:
- Hospitals
- Community health centres
- Education (schools and nurseries)
- The charity sector
- The justice system
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BSc Speech and Language Therapy in the University of East Anglia (UEA) is £23,100. This is subject to change yearly.
Admission
Candidates should submit their applications through the UCAS system. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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