BSc(Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

The Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) course at the University of Huddersfield offers an in-depth study on how to help people of all ages with speech, language and communication problems or difficulty in swallowing. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose and treat individuals with these disorders.Course Content: In the first year, students gain a fundamental understanding of human biology, linguistics, psychology and communication disorders. The second year covers areas such as research methods, child language disorders, phonetics and phonology. The third year provides a detailed study on aphasia, dysphagia, cognitive communication disorders, voice disorders and more.Key Modules: Some of the crucial modules included in the course are Applied Human Biology, Techniques for Speech and Language Therapy, Articulatory Phonetics, Phonological Disorders, Clinical Practice, Child Language Disorders, and Research Methods.Accreditations: This course has been accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). On successful completion, students will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.Future Careers: Upon graduation, students are primed for a rewarding career in fields such as hospitals, community health centres, schools, charities and other organisations. Roles could include being a speech and language therapist, a researcher or an academic in the field. There are also opportunities for further study and research in this discipline.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.