Speech and Language Therapy
BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) at University of Essex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
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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 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 | £22000 | £23000 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £19500 - £29500 | £23000 - £35000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of health sciences (non-specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25424 | £25341 | £28524 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23784 - £27639 | £18887 - £31202 | £21438 - £35683 |
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Course Description
Do you enjoy working with people? Want to make a difference in people’s lives? If you are keen to become a registered speech and language therapist and want to shape the future of communication, our BSc Speech and Language Therapy can help you achieve your goals.
Speech and language therapists work with people of all ages who experience communication and swallowing difficulties, enabling them to maximise their independence in their social, academic and working lives. Successful completion of our course leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a speech and language therapist; a pre-registration course is essential to begin a career in this area of therapy.
This is a client-focused course which uses varied learning methods to integrate theory and clinical practice. You undertake day visits and blocks of practice education with speech and language therapists in the workplace. This practical experience helps prepare you for your future as a qualified therapist.
Our course is continuously developed to reflect contemporary health, education and social care practice. Clients, voluntary groups, other allied health professionals, speech and language therapy clinicians and service managers continue to be involved, in order to ensure that changes in speech and language therapy practice are incorporated, keeping your course up to date.
You share some learning experiences with occupational therapy and physiotherapy students on similar undergraduate courses. The learning includes inter-professional collaboration, especially during placements. Working alongside other health professionals means that you also have the opportunity to gain expert knowledge from them.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Speech and Language Therapy, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) at University of Essex
| 45% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Health associate professionals |
| 0% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 0% | Customer service occupations |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including Standard Level English, Science and Mathematics or Maths Studies grade 4 or above (if not taken at Higher Level). Mathematics, English and Science in the IB are not required if you have already achieved GCSEs in these subjects at grade C or above. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. The standard required is generally at Distinction level.
In addition all applicants require GCSE Mathematics, Science and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- 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 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £19670 | year 1 |
| International | £19670 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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 University of Essex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Essex in related subject specific rankings.
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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About University of Essex
The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.
Student composition of University of Essex
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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:
- 13135
- postgraduates:
- 2995
- Total:
- 16130
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) | City University London | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £18220 | 131 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15360 | 157 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time |
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) | Leeds Beckett University | 74% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £10500 | 148 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 46% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £17100 | 117 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | 50% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £19670 | 118 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 52% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 131 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 95% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | £13000 | 173 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £14750 | 142 | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
