This course will prepare for a career as a qualified speech and language therapist and gain valuable experience of working with patients and an integrated master’s degree. As a Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) student, you will benefit directly from our world-class research into subjects, such as linguistics, language development, language pathology, and bilingualism. You will also be able to take advantage of our in-house speech and language therapy clinic, observational facilities, speech research laboratory and new sound recording room. We are one of the first departments in the UK to host NHS clinics in our purpose-built speech and language therapy facility on site. The course has recently changed to an Undergraduate entry integrated Masters from a BSc degree. We are currently working towards accreditation from the RCSLT and in the Approval Process for the Health Care Professions Council to be completed when the course begins later this year. Once you graduate, you can apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and go on to work as a speech and language therapist. The MSci has been identified by our students, local employers and other stakeholders as the best way forward to maintain quality and enjoyment of the programme and to support future employment. Throughout the course you will study core modules in linguistics, psychology, medical sciences and language pathology. You will also cover therapy and management, that is, how to assess, diagnose and treat (or manage) communication disorders. You will also have the chance to gain valuable experience of working within a large range of professional settings through a combination of weekly and block placement opportunities. The majority of our staff is practising speech and language therapists, and they will give you a direct insight into the latest developments in clinical practice. You will have the opportunity to carry out both weekly and block placements through this course. These take place in a large range of clinical settings, including within NHS organisations, Schools and the private and voluntary sector. Placements are organised by our in-house team and are carefully selected in order to give you variety of experiences and the opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic professionals in a well-supported environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide of range of children and adults, and develop your communication, clinical and research skills within professional settings. As a graduate of this course you can apply to work as a speech and language therapist. The integrated master’s element of the course develops further your analytical and critical thinking skills preparing you for your career path and provides a unique degree once you graduate. Most of our graduates choose this career path and go on to work within the NHS, education or the independent sector.