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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: B62M

Speech and Language Sciences

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc (UG) Speech and Language Sciences at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree equips you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to become a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) and includes a year of study at Master's level. Newcastle was the first university in the UK to offer a degree in Speech and Language Therapy. Speech and Language Sciences at Newcastle University is renowned for its excellent teaching, state-of-the-art facilities and world class research. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
Phonetics and Phonology
Language Development and Disorders
Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders
Clinical Practice and Intervention Techniques
Audiological Science and Hearing
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Advanced Clinical Placement and Professional Studies
UCAS Code:B62M
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB normally including one of the core sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). If a candidate is not sitting any of the core sciences at A Level, we will consider other profiles, e.g., students with Psychology A-level. In these cases, applicants would need strong performance in a core science at AS Level (B or above) or at GCSE level (7 or above) . The candidate would still require AAB in their chosen A-levels. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. General Studies not accepted as a full A Level. GCSE Mathematics and English required (minimum grade B or 6) if not offered at a higher level.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

A minimum of 34 points with three subjects grade 5 or above at Higher Level including a Core Science, preferably Biology. A core science at grade 6 and Mathematics (or Mathematical Studies) and English at grade 5 required at Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£122,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,500
3 years£22,500£27,000£31,500
5 years£30,000£36,500£45,000

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
£27,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 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

70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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
92%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
66%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
69%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Speech and Language Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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