University of Hertfordshire

Speech and Language Therapist Degree Apprenticeship

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Final Award: BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy. Speech and Language Therapists support individuals of all ages experiencing communication and/or swallowing difficulties. This profession is in-demand and offers a rewarding and dynamic career path.

As a Speech and Language Therapy degree apprentice, there are opportunities to advance across diverse areas of practice including clinical specialisations, education, research, leadership and management. This comprehensive, four-year course offers outstanding career prospects, whether in your current workplace, the NHS, social care, the private sector, independent practice, or charitable organisations. As a Speech and Language Therapy apprentice, you'll have the unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining practical, hands-on experienc

Key highlights

  • Leads to a BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy award
  • Earn while you learn as a degree apprentice
  • Practical, hands-on experience gained alongside academic study
  • Prepares you to support communication and swallowing difficulties across all ages
  • Routes into clinical specialisms, education, research, leadership and management

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: DMM — UCAS points A level BTEC Access diploma 112 BBC DMM Pass with 60 credits overall, including 45 credits at level 3 Health or Science, of which at least 12 credits graded at Distinction and 24 at Merit GCSE: Grade C/4 in t…
  • Access to HE Diploma — 112 BBC DMM Pass with 60 credits overall, including 45 credits at level 3 Health or Science, of which at least 12 credits graded at Distinction and 24 at Merit
  • GCSE: C/4 — …Science, of which at least 12 credits graded at Distinction and 24 at Merit GCSE: Grade C/4 in three GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Speech and Language Therapist
  • Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
  • Adult Speech and Language Therapist
  • Specialist Dysphagia Therapist
  • Independent 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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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