BSc Hons Speech & Language Pathology

The Speech and Language Pathology course from the University of Strathclyde offers a comprehensive training in understanding, identifying and supporting communication difficulties in people from infancy to adulthood. The four-year degree strives to link language and communication science with practical hands-on learning.Course Content: The course thrives on a blend of theoretical studies along with clinical practicality. Study areas cover speech science, phonetics, linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology, while maintaining constant focus on communication disabilities. Key Modules: The core modules span over four years and are divided into distinct classes each year. The first year covers Human communication and its disorders, among others, followed by further study of these disorders in the second year, along with the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing. The study continues in the third year with more focus on language pathology along with an introduction to audiology. The fourth-year caps the course with modules on research methods, clinical placements, and disorders of fluency.Accreditations: Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and are also recognized by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT).Future Careers: Graduates usually find careers as Speech and Language Therapists either in the NHS, in education services, or in independent practice. This course also opens pathways for a research career in language and communication science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.