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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B620

Speech and Language Therapy

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you want a client-centred, evidence-based education in the field of speech and language therapy, our three-year BSc programme is the right choice for you. Our course, which is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) uses a variety of innovative activities and placements. After successful completion of this course, you will be ready to apply to the HCPC for registration as a speech and language therapist. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 93% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Speech and Language Science
Anatomy and Physiology of Communication
Language Acquisition and Disorders
Voice and Fluency Disorders
Dysphagia and Swallowing Management
Clinical Practice and Professional Skills
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Placement and Case Management
UCAS Code:B620
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5.

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£18,000£28,000£36,000
5 years£15,500£25,000£41,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↓ down £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

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£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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BCU Accelerate Scholarship

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£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Speech and Language Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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