MSc Speech and Language Therapy

UCL (University College London)

This MSc is an accredited professional programme leading to qualification as a speech and language therapist (SLT). The programme integrates theory with work-based clinical placements with adults and children with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties. As a result, many of our students are offered jobs very soon after completing the course and graduates from our course are highly regarded by employers. You will learn to apply knowledge from a range of academic subjects to speech and language therapy (SLT) practice. Innovative and authentic learning methods help you develop skills such as team-working, assessment and therapy, and self-evaluation. You will learn to work with people who have communication difficulties and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. The curriculum promotes strong research skills, enabling you to evaluate and add to the evidence-base for the SLT profession. The programme prepares you well for future leadership roles. The programme is suitable for applicants with a strong academic background who are committed to a career as a speech and language therapist.

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