The aim of the clinical practice programme is to enable students to develop their clinical skills as speech and language therapists, and to apply theoretical knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people with all types of communication disorders. Clinical practice is regarded as an important part of the curriculum and students are expected to develop this to a high standard. In the third and final year students undertake individual projects in an area of special interest in order to qualify for the degree. Visits are made to schools, hospitals, clinics and other specialist health and educational centres, providing students with opportunities to work with a variety of people, including those who are handicapped. In the second and third years, students undertake clinical placements under the supervision of qualified speech therapists.
Assessment is by coursework, assignments and examinations.