Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Health Sciences (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Health Sciences (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £23000 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £26500 | £19500 - £26500 | £20500 - £30500 |
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| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26587 | £25499 | £28607 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25118 - £29741 | £18108 - £32192 | £20919 - £36652 |
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Course Description
Work with people experiencing communication impairments and difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing, from children who stammer to adults recovering from brain injuries.
Speech and language therapists (SLT) are privileged to work with people throughout their entire lifespan, from neonatal to end of life care.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Gain a professional qualification as an SLT in three years
- Learn to provide assessment and intervention for communication impairments and difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing
- Study a variety of subjects such as psychology, linguistics and speech pathology
- Attend guest lectures from specialist clinicians and medics to ensure your learning is current and to expand your networks
- Experience ongoing and block placements through a mixed placement model
Funding
From 1 August 2017 there will be a new funding system for new students on nursing, midwifery and AHP pre-registration courses in England, with the system moving from NHS grants to student loans.
Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements is mandatory and essential for placement attendance.
We adopt a mixed placement model, which means that you'll have the opportunity to experience ongoing and block placements. An ongoing placement means that you are on placement one day per week, whilst in university the remaining days. On a block placement, you’ll spend all week on placement, with no lectures during these periods. You’ll be required to travel to placements independently and these will be located throughout the Yorkshire and Humberside region.
You'll undertake ongoing and block work placements in all three years of your course. You'll also be able to make the most of course-related opportunities such as campaigning and raising awareness of people with communication difficulties, getting involved in the speech and language therapy society and volunteering in the UK and abroad. You’ll gain a wide range of clinical experiences with both children and adults.
Why study Speech and Language Therapy at Leeds Beckett University...
- Professional accreditations
- 94% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy*
- Access to specialist facilities
- Gain a professional qualification as an SLT in three years
- Placement opportunities throughout the course *National Student Survey 2023
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
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Example below based on all graduates of Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University
| 90% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Grades ABB at A level or equivalent, this must include 40 points from either Chemistry; Physics; Biology; Applied Science, English Language, Psychology, Sociology, any foreign language, Food Science & Nutrition. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017).
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Qualification requirements
2:1 or above is acceptable in lieu of the above A-level and related qualifications. Please note those applying to meet this part of the entry requirements do not need to have completed the degree within the last 5 years or meet the requirement to have recent study within the last 5 years.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Leeds Beckett University
Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.
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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Beckett University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16235
- postgraduates:
- 3890
- Total:
- 20125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Speech and Language Therapy”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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