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MSc

Speech & Language Therapy (Pre-registration)

Duration
2 years
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

Our MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration) course will prepare you for a successful career in the continually evolving health and social care sector.

Why study with us

  • This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
  • We have strong links with clinical partners across the North West, in both NHS and non-NHS settings. You’ll have lots of opportunities to gain valuable work experience
  • Pursue something new and gain the knowledge and skills that employers are craving.

Important application information

  • The application deadline for September 2025 entry for UK students is Friday 28 February 2025.
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What you’ll do

  • You’ll engage in work-based learning placements within NHS Trusts and the independent sector across the North West of England. Here, you will experience modern, high quality Speech and Language Therapy practice within a range of settings.
  • You'll learn from a team of experienced, innovative, and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapists.
  • You’ll learn the research skills needed to provide high-quality Speech and Language Therapy, guided by evidence. You’ll also be ready to make a real difference to the profession, advancing professional knowledge and best practice.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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How to apply

Accreditations

We have excellent links with an array of speech and language therapists who are working across the NHS and private practice in the North West. We also have links with professionals working for charities and international organisations.

The University’s leading Allied Health Research Unit involves learners and researchers addressing cross-disciplinary and international health care. We host the regional Hub of the Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR), the Advancing Dysphagia Practice (ADP) group, and the innovative online learning community of practice ReSNetSLT (Research Support Network).

The team regularly offers professional development (CPD) events for practising clinicians which are open to our students, providing opportunities for novices and professionals to work alongside each other from a wide range of settings.

Learning is closely linked with other Allied Health Profession (AHP) courses and with our Allied Health Research Unit. Students on this course get free access to both CAHPR and ADP learning events, so you’ll be exposed to world-leading research and clinical excellence.

You’ll also have the opportunity to become actively involved in the groundbreaking ReSNetSLT, gaining experience in digital platforms supporting the sharing of research and practice-based knowledge from international perspectives.

Future careers

Students who have graduated from our Health and Social Care Professional programmes have proven to be highly employable. Through consultation with our clinical stakeholders, we know that there is a high demand for speech and language therapists in the North West. 

Entry requirements

Please note if your application is deemed unsuccessful, subsequent applications submitted within the same academic cycle will not be considered.

  • Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree
  • Applicants will be assessed through interview
  • For applicants where English is not their first language, we require IELTS: Score of 8.0 with no component lower than 7.5 at point of application
  • GCSEs: Maths and English Language at Grade C/4
  • A satisfactory reference
  • A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course
  • Please note that as this course has been developed to meet the demand for Speech and Language Therapists in the North West, in exceptional circumstances where places are limited preference may be given to applicants in the North West.

This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).

All offers of a place on this course are subject to satisfactory health screening. It is important to note that should your health screening not be satisfactory your offer of a place on this course may be withdrawn.

If you have already enrolled on the course prior to completion of your health screening, or if your health screening clearance is revoked or changes during the course, you may be required to withdraw from the course even if you have already started. 

If you would like to discuss or seek advice in respect of the health screening requirements for this course, please contact the Course Enquiries Team.

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Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£11,000 per year
International
Full-time£16,900 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£11,000 per year
International
Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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