Speech and Language Pathology BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Speech and language therapists assess and treat a variety of speech, language and communication problems.
Why Speech & Language Pathology at Strathclyde? Ranked 2nd in the UK for Oral and Aural Sciences (Complete University Guide 2020). Undertake clinical placements throughout the course in schools, nurseries and hospitals. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, our degree provides a route into the profession. Study a combination of language and scientific elements. Study abroad in one of our partner institutions. Learn in our speech research lab using specialist equipment and software. Benefit from participating in the longest established such degree in Scotland and one of the oldest in the UK.
Your Career Our graduates have close links with the education and health sectors and many are based in hospitals. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Employers of recent graduates include Down’s Syndrome Scotland, Erskine Hospital for Ex-Servicemen, Mencap, National Autistic Society, and the National Health Service.
Recent graduate roles include: NHS Speech & Language Therapist Speech & Language Therapist
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Speech and Language Pathology BSc (Hons) at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Pathology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Speech and Language Pathology BSc (Hons) at University of Strathclyde
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Speech and Language Pathology BSc (Hons) 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 | £26000 | £23000 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £26000 | £22000 - £25000 | £25000 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Pathology
| 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 |
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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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| 80% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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Qualification requirements
GCSE English Language 4/C or Literature 4/C; GCSE Maths, a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Computing) at GCSE 4/C; another language at GCSE 4/C is recommended
Higher English B; Maths, and a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering Science or Computing Science), all at minimum National 5 C, or equivalent; another language at National 5 C is recommended
English HL6; Maths and a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Technological Studies or Computer Science), all at a minimum SL5; another language, eg French, Spanish, Italian, German at SL5 is recommended
Must include English. Must have Maths and a Science at Ordinary level and a second language is recommended but not required
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Speech and Language Pathology, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Speech and Language Pathology BSc (Hons)
| EU | £19400 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| International | £19400 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £19400 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750 with the exception of the MPharm and Integrated Masters courses; MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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)
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About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.
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