Speech and Language Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) - BSc (Hons)
Birmingham City UniversityCity South, United Kingdom
Course overview
Speech and Language Therapists support people of all ages who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties. We are one of only three universities offering this new apprenticeship in Speech and Language Therapy, which will prepare you to achieve excellence and professional autonomy in clinical practice. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key highlights
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- One of only three universities offering this apprenticeship
- Degree apprenticeship combining university study with clinical employment
- Prepares you for professional autonomy in clinical practice
- Covers communication and swallowing difficulties across all ages
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Plus one of the following: 112 UCAS points (Grades BBC) from 3 A levels or an equivalent L3 qualification examples include: BTEC National/Extended Diploma DDM Access to HE Diploma (Health or Science related pathway) - Pa…
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC National/Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Health or Science related pathway) - Pass with 60 credits overall
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …requirement Places are subject to: Occupational Heath Clearance Advanced Disclosure and Barring Service report Successful interview Proof of qualifications Pre-employment checks Successful formal application…
Scholarships
Accelerate Scholarship
If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.
Up to £1,000International Undergraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarship
Enhanced performance support funding.
The High Achievers' Scholarship
You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
- Adult Speech and Language Therapist
- Dysphagia Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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