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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B631

Speech and Language Therapy

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£17,325Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy course, subject to validation. We also offer an undergraduate integrated Masters in Speech and Language Therapy. This four year course will equip you with all the knowledge and skills that you need to start a rewarding career as a speech and language therapist. You will learn the theory of speech and language therapy, and placements will immerse you in a variety of clinical environments. International tuition fees are £17,325 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 8.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders
Phonetics and Phonology
Language Development and Disorders
Clinical Practice Placement
Research Methods in Speech and Language Therapy
Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders
Neurological Speech and Language Pathology
UCAS Code:B631
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Preferred: one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Maths. Also accepted English, Languages or Psychology. Also, English required at GCSE grade B or 5; Maths is required at GSCE grade C or 4 and GSCE science is preferred.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

English and Maths required at Standard level 5/6. Preferred subjects at Higher IB level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Maths. Also accepted English, Languages or Psychology.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic87.57.57.57.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,325

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,300

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 — Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£30,000£37,000
3 years£18,000£24,500£28,000
5 years£18,500£30,000£33,000

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 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

90%Working
75%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
90%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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The Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers Speech and Language Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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