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Newcastle University: Language Pathology
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our Language Pathology MSc is a practical speech and language therapy course. This Master's programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. It is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
On completion, you'll have an in-depth understanding of the causes, symptomatology and consequences of the range of human communication disorders.
You'll develop the clinical skills necessary for effective intervention practice. You'll also learn about relevant legislation, statutory codes and policy affecting speech and language therapy practice.
To be admitted to the course, you need to be able to identify with NHS values as stated in the NHS constitution.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or 1st class honours degree, or international equivalent, in any of the following fields: Your degree must have been obtained by the time of application. You will need to upload the degree certificate using the Applicant Portal (https://applyto.newcastle.ac.uk/SignIn?returnUrl=/). You are required to have practical experience of working in or observing speech language therapy clinics, or closely related experience such as: working in a care or nursing home Students undertaking a Speech and Language Science degree have unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults. The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences must ensure students undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm they are fit to practise. The School reserves the right to discontinue the studies of any student who receives an unsatisfactory DBS disclosure. Visit the UK Government's website for more DBS information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service) What we are looking for in applicants You will need the following to study this degree: excellent spoken and written communication and organisational skills Find out more about the NHS constitution (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-england) Find out more about applying to Speech and Language Sciences (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/about/sls/study/applying/) Find out more about health and disability and becoming a health care professional (https://www.hcpc-uk.org/students/health-disability-and-becoming-a-health-and-care-professional/) |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or 1st class honours degree, or international equivalent, in any of the following fields: Your degree must have been obtained by the time of application. You will need to upload the degree certificate using the Applicant Portal (https://applyto.newcastle.ac.uk/SignIn?returnUrl=/). You are required to have practical experience of working in or observing speech language therapy clinics, or closely related experience such as: working in a care or nursing home Students undertaking a Speech and Language Science degree have unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults. The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences must ensure students undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm they are fit to practise. The School reserves the right to discontinue the studies of any student who receives an unsatisfactory DBS disclosure. Visit the UK Government's website for more DBS information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service) What we are looking for in applicants You will need the following to study this degree: excellent spoken and written communication and organisational skills Find out more about the NHS constitution (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-england) Find out more about applying to Speech and Language Sciences (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/about/sls/study/applying/) Find out more about health and disability and becoming a health care professional (https://www.hcpc-uk.org/students/health-disability-and-becoming-a-health-and-care-professional/) |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Newcastle University
Newcastle University is a World Top 140 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive UK universities.
Committed to excellence, innovation and creativity, it is pioneering solutions that can change the world. Through world-class research it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing society globally, leading in its key strengths of ageing and health, data, cities and place, culture and creative arts, and one planet. The UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessed its research as world-leading with outstanding impact.
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