LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
SCIENCES MSc /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/pls
Speech and Language Sciences MSc /
This MSc is a rewarding clinical training
programme and a challenging academic degree.
Focusing on speech and language pathology and
therapy, students consider approaches to the
investigation and management of clients with
communication and swallowing problems, and
learn about working with clients and others
professionals in health care and education.
Degree summary Students develop the skills and knowledge base required to practise
competently as speech and language therapists, together with the tools
necessary to assess and critically appraise theoretical and applied
research. They gain the evaluation and research skills required to assess
their own practice, models of service delivery and client's performance.
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The Division of Psychology & Language Sciences undertakes
world-leading research and teaching in mind, behaviour, and
language.
Our work attracts staff and students from around the world. Together
they create an outstanding and vibrant environment, taking
advantage of cutting-edge resources such as extensive laboratories
for research in speech and language, perception, and cognition.
Successful completion of this MSc results in recommendation for
membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language
Therapists and eligibility to apply to the Health and Care Professions
Council (HCPC). HCPC registration is mandatory for all UK NHS
employed speech and language therapists.
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials,
workshops, supervised clinical placement work, practical classes and
exercises. A variety of assessment methods are used. As well as
coursework, practicals, clinical vivas and examinations, students are
engaged in ongoing assessment as part of their professional and clinical
development.
Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 2 years
Students undertake modules to the value of 360 credits. The programme
comprises twelve core modules. Students register for six modules in year
one (totalling 165 credits) and six modules in year two (195 credits,
including a 60-credit research project).
CORE MODULES YEAR ONE
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Professional and Clinical Studies I
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Management of Communication Disorders 1: Language and Cognition (developmental)
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Management of Communication Disorders 2: Speech and Hearing
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Linguistic and Psychological Perspectives
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Phonetics and Phonology
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Research Methods 1
CORE MODULES YEAR TWO
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Professional and Clinical Studies II
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Management of Communication Disorders 3: Language and Cognition (acquired)
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Management of Communication Disorders 4: Speech, Swallowing and Voice
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Brain, Mind and Health
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Research Methods II
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Research Project
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There are no optional modules for this programme.
DISSERTATION/REPORT
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All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a
dissertation of 8,000–10,000 words.
Your career Most graduates work as speech and language therapists with adults and
children with a range of communication and swallowing problems; these
include children with speech and language disorders, people with
physical disabilities, children with a cleft palate, clients who have had
strokes or head injuries, cancer patients or people with progressive
diseases, clients with voice disorders or those who stammer, people with
severe learning difficulties and those with specific learning difficulties.
Some therapists work in hospitals, some work in community health
centres, some are involved in domiciliary work, connected to a school, or
work in specialist centres.
Entry requirements A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK
university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Please
note: Candidates must hold at least an upper second-class Bachelor's
degree at the time of applying.
Before you submit your application, please download and fill out the
following document and attach to your application as a supporting
document. This will help us assess your relevant work experience.
Summary of Work Experience Form
English language proficiency level
FEES AND FUNDING
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £24,400 (FT)
Fees note: UK/EU full-time tuition fee is funded by the NHS.
For UK and EU students, tuition fees for this programme are normally
paid in full by the Department of Health.
Information about bursaries can be found on the NHS Student Grants
Unit website.
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
APPLICATION DATE
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Special.
Only the IELTS is accepted. Applicants must obtain an overall grade
of 8.0 with a minimum of 7.5 in each of the subtests..
CONTACT
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application Candidates are not normally accepted without interview. Interviews take
place in January each year, for entry in the following August/September.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study Speech and Language Sciences at graduate
level
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why you want to study Speech and Language Sciences at UCL
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where you would like to go professionally with your degree
what particularly attracts you to this programme
how your academic and professional background meets the demands
of this rigorous programme
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 25, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/pals) for latest information
All applicants: 6 November 2015
Programme Administrator
Email:
msc-sls-admin@langsci.ucl.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7679 4201