A BTEC National Diploma or Certificate at a good standard. Graduates in speech and language therapy will have good career prospects, with a wide range of job opportunities available. The programme is designed to equip the graduate with the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills required to practise as a speech and language therapist. The degree provides a qualification to practise which is recognised by the College of Speech and Language Therapists. Throughout the programme, students undertake theoretical and practical studies.
Students study eight modules per year.
The majority of these are in speech and language therapy, but they are supplemented by modules in psychology, linguistics, medical sciences and information technology. Concurrently with these modules, students follow a programme of clinical practice involving observations and practical studies in a wide variety of settings. These practical studies are supported by seminars and lectures designed to assist students in the development of their own interpersonal and professional skills. 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.