Newcastle University
Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)
Newcastle University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) at Newcastle University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
20 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in health sciences (non-specific)

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 £25000 £25000 £29500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £25500 £21000 - £28500 £25000 - £35500


Salary of all UK Graduates of health sciences (non-specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25598 £25499 £28607
25-75 percentile range £23490 - £28709 £18108 - £32192 £20919 - £36652

Course Description

This degree equips you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to become a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). Newcastle was the first university in the UK to offer a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and our Speech courses are highly rated in league tables. We use case-based teaching and high levels of clinical work to prepare you for your future career. This includes experience in our in-house campus clinics and placements in the community.

Recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) for the purpose of applying for newly qualified practitioner membership.

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a speech and language therapist.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Speech and Language Therapy, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) at Newcastle University

100% Therapy professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

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 may accept a core science at AS-level. In this case the typical offer would be AAB at A-level, and B for the AS-level core science. 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.

AAABB at Higher Grade including at least one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

30 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biological sciences, and 15 level 3 credits at Merit or above.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

A minimum of 35 points with three subjects grade 5 or above at Higher Level. 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.

BTEC Applied Science preferred. Applicants are considered on an individual basis, but BTEC modules studied must include at least 40 credits in Physiology/Anatomy. Please note that Extended Diplomas in Children's Care or Sport Science are not normally accepted unless accompanied by AS level Biology at grade B.

To include at least one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

normally including one of the core sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). GCSE Mathematics and English required (minimum grade B or 6) if not offered at a higher level.

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 8.0 or equivalent with 7.5 in all four elements.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Others
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Speech and Language Therapy, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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, 2024

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)

University Rankings

Positions of Newcastle University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Newcastle University in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #22 
    • #29 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

See all 33 university rankings of Newcastle University

About Newcastle University

Founded in 1834, Newcastle University is located in the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Less than an hour’s bus ride from the coast, this institution of higher education offers Undergraduates modern lecture theatres, state-of-the-art laboratories, and spaces for socialising and for being creative such as their Fine Arts Hub. Postgraduate students have their own library, complete with a laptop loan system and assistance from knowledgeable librarians to ensure that students have every means of succeeding.

Student composition of Newcastle University

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
21065
postgraduates:
5535
Total:
26600
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Newcastle Campus
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