Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration)

In this module, you’ll explore typical speech, language, cognitive and communication development, alongside the psychological and social factors that affect individual communication across the lifespan. You’ll also focus on the clinical presentation, assessment, and management of developmental and acquired speech, language and communication conditions.

We’ve designed this module to introduce key theoretical concepts and practice skills in phonetics and phonology. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills, apply your knowledge and critically evaluate data.

In this module, you will learn how language is typically acquired over the lifespan and to analyse the structures and uses of language. You will practise applying this knowledge to both typical language and in conditions affecting speech, language and communication.

These are compulsory placements in order to fulfil the necessary total of 525 hours for registration with The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Non-clinical Placement 1 is based in an early year’s educational setting. There is no pass mark associated with this practice placement.

You’ll complete a compulsory non-clinical placement to fulfil the necessary total of 525 hours for registration with The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Non-clinical Placement 2 is a simulated placement, making use of resources based within our faculty including The Flat, hospital wards and the aging suites. There is no pass mark associated with this placement.

In this compulsory placement, you'll explore the role of a speech and language therapist. The clinical placement involves working with adults or children as part of the required learning experience. The placement will take place over 4 weeks, with 4 days in placement each week. This will enable you to clinically apply your learning, giving you practical experience of working with a range of clients.

In this module, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the development of eating, drinking and swallowing knowledge and skills throughout the lifespan. You’ll also explore the health and wellbeing of people, families and communities.

Throughout this module, you’ll concentrate on the medical basis, clinical assessment, and management of developmental, acquired speech, language and communication conditions. Alongside developing an understanding of working within multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll learn about how the psychological and social wellbeing of your clients and families can be integrated into your working practice.

In this compulsory placement, you'll explore the role of a speech and language therapist. The clinical placement involves working with adults or children as part of the required learning experience. The placement will take place over 4 weeks, with 4 days in placement each week. This will enable you to clinically apply your learning, giving you practical experience of working with a range of clients. You'll also be building on your experience and skills from Practice Placement 1. 

In this compulsory placement, you'll explore the role of a speech and language therapist. The clinical placement involves working with adults or children as part of the required learning experience. The placement will take place over 5 weeks, with 4 days in placement each week. This will enable you to clinically apply your learning, giving you practical experience of working with a range of clients. You'll also be building on your experience and skills from Practice Placement 1 and 2.

Throughout this module, you’ll focus on developmental and acquired impairments of speech, language, and communication. We’ll use study cases to examine the clinical, psychological and biological aspects of a range of developmental and acquired conditions. Alongside this, you’ll also learn the psychological theory, psychosocial factors, mental health, and the application of this information to speech and language therapy practice.

The key elements of this module build on your theoretical knowledge and how it is practically applied to clinical practice while on placement. This includes covering the following areas:

• Carbon literacy and sustainability
• Service evaluation and quality improvement
• Use of AI and tele-health in the workplace
• Critical reflection on clinical practice
• Multidisciplinary working
• Ethical practice in speech-language therapy
• The development of cultural sensitivity and competence.

We’ll also develop your employability skills in this module. This includes increasing the knowledge and skills to help you prepare for working in a range of professional contexts, including NHS clinical posts, private practice and research environments.

We've designed this module to develop your knowledge and understanding of the research process by completing a research related assignment.

You’ll be required to apply your research and enquiry skills to a self-selected topic, which contributes to advancing your understanding of a topic of professional interest. It will be incorporated across Years 1 & 2.

In this compulsory placement, you'll explore the role of a Speech and Language Therapist. The clinical placement involves working with adults or children as part of the required learning experience. The placement will take place over 6 weeks, with 4 days in placement each week. This will enable you to clinically apply your learning, giving you practical experience of working with a range of clients. You'll also be building on your experience and skills from Practice Placement 1,2 and 3.