The University of Sheffield
Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year BMedSci (Hons)
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year BMedSci (Hons) and other courses in Iberian Studies at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Iberian Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
93 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Iberian Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Iberian Studies 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 £23000 £25000 £31000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £25000 £21500 - £32000 £23500 - £37500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Iberian Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25043 £25570 £30060
25-75 percentile range £21792 - £28768 £19874 - £32486 £22760 - £39881

Course Description

The BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year at the University of Sheffield provides students with non-standard entry qualifications with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study. The programme is carefully designed to build confidence in students’ abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success.

We work closely with students to ensure that their chosen degree is the most appropriate one for them, offering a range of stimulating learning opportunities through which to explore the different career and study opportunities open to them, and introducing them to all the learning and assessment methods they are most likely to encounter during their degree.

The foundation year is taught within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners to unlock their potential to succeed.

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.

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

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 with Foundation Year BMedSci (Hons) at The University of Sheffield

25% Caring personal services
10% Nursing Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
5% Customer service occupations
5% Welfare Professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Asian Studies

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Speech and Language Therapy with Foundation Year, BMedSci (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 with Foundation Year BMedSci (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £29110 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:

August 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:

  • Foundation

UCAS application code:

B631

University Rankings

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About The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.

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Student composition of The University of Sheffield

undergraduates:
19190
postgraduates:
9285
Total:
28475
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Speech and Language Therapy”: 315 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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