PgDip/MSc Speech And Language Therapy

This course is for people with a relevant degree to refocus their studies into the area of speech and language therapy. It will enable you to register with the Health Profession Council to practice as an speech and language therapist in the UK.

As a speech and language therapist, you will diagnose and treat children and adults with a wide range of communication difficulties. This will include developmental disorders and speech and language problems resulting from injury, stroke and disease. You will also develop strong practical skills as well as a sound understanding of the theory of speech and language therapy.

There is a major clinical studies (ie placement) element to this course and clinical work is underpinned by modules in linguistics, psychology and biological and medical sciences. Although every effort is made to arrange summer block placements to suit students’ circumstances, this is not always possible and students must be prepared to be flexible about placement location and timing. Students are responsible for any travel and/ or accommodation costs incurred during placements.

EXIT AWARDS: MSc (120 credits plus a Research Dissertation), PgDip (120 credits) PgCert ( 60 credits)
Delivery: At QMU and on placement
Single Modules: Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest

Duration: Full-time: 2 years (to attain PgDip) with an additional 8 months (parttime) or 4 months (full-time) to attainthe MSc

Start date: August
Application deadline: 14 December 2012
Teaching, learning and assessment: Teaching will include a mix of lectures, tutorials, student-led seminars, clinical placement experience, case study analysis and individual project work. Emphasiswill be placed on integrating clinical and university based learning opportunities and on independent study.Your performance will be assessed by a combination of course work including essays, reports, presentations and examinations as well as clinical practical assessments.

Teaching hours and attendance: Each module which you study on campus will require you to attend classes and carry out independent work. Your attendance at QMU will depend on which module you are studying.
Links with industry/professional bodies: The course provides graduates with eligibility to register with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council.