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University of Sheffield: Acquired Communication Disorders
| Institution | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Department | Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery |
| Web | http://www.sheffield.ac.uk |
| hcs-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0114 222 2405 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Examine the impacts of disorders on communication skills, including aphasia and dysarthria, and conditions such as dementia and traumatic brain injury, so that you can provide specialist support..
**Course description**
This course focuses on speech, language and communication difficulties associated with conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, dementia and traumatic brain injury. It is taught both online, by distance learning, and via face to face lectures These are delivered in one and two-day study blocks and also available to access virtually. Students can attend in person or access learning online.
The course is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills to support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
You will explore the latest research into acquired communication disorders, the most up-to-date assessment methods and interventions, and how to use evidence to inform your practice. You will cover impairment-focussed approaches to analysing acquired communication disorders, and topics in neuropsychology and psycholinguistics, as well as functional approaches and the influence of social factors.
The course is aimed at speech and language therapists or pathologists, as well as linguists, psychologists and other related professionals, such as those working with adults with acquired disorders. Alongside our full-time study options, we offer a range of part-time options so you can fit your studies around your other commitments.
Students on the PGDip and MSc programmes study a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, so they can keep up-to-date with the latest findings and use this to inform their practice. MSc students apply these skills to their own research project, which includes designing experiments, analysing data and reporting results.
This course does not lead to a qualification to practise as a speech and language therapist or pathologist.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
Summary
Examine the impacts of disorders on communication skills, including aphasia and dysarthria, and conditions such as dementia and traumatic brain injury, so that you can provide specialist support..
**Course description**
This course focuses on speech, language and communication difficulties associated with conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, dementia and traumatic brain injury. It is taught both online, by distance learning, and via face to face lectures These are delivered in one and two-day study blocks and also available to access virtually. Students can attend in person or access learning online.
The course is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills to support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
You will explore the latest research into acquired communication disorders, the most up-to-date assessment methods and interventions, and how to use evidence to inform your practice. You will cover impairment-focussed approaches to analysing acquired communication disorders, and topics in neuropsychology and psycholinguistics, as well as functional approaches and the influence of social factors.
The course is aimed at speech and language therapists or pathologists, as well as linguists, psychologists and other related professionals, such as those working with adults with acquired disorders. Alongside our full-time study options, we offer a range of part-time options so you can fit your studies around your other commitments.
Students on the PGDip and MSc programmes study a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, so they can keep up-to-date with the latest findings and use this to inform their practice. MSc students apply these skills to their own research project, which includes designing experiments, analysing data and reporting results.
This course does not lead to a qualification to practise as a speech and language therapist or pathologist.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
Examine the impacts of disorders on communication skills, including aphasia and dysarthria, and conditions such as dementia and traumatic brain injury, so that you can provide specialist support..
**Course description**
This course focuses on speech, language and communication difficulties associated with conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, dementia and traumatic brain injury. It is taught both online, by distance learning, and via face to face lectures These are delivered in one and two-day study blocks and also available to access virtually. Students can attend in person or access learning online.
The course is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills to support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
You will explore the latest research into acquired communication disorders, the most up-to-date assessment methods and interventions, and how to use evidence to inform your practice. You will cover impairment-focussed approaches to analysing acquired communication disorders, and topics in neuropsychology and psycholinguistics, as well as functional approaches and the influence of social factors.
The course is aimed at speech and language therapists or pathologists, as well as linguists, psychologists and other related professionals, such as those working with adults with acquired disorders. Alongside our full-time study options, we offer a range of part-time options so you can fit your studies around your other commitments.
Students on the PGDip and MSc programmes study a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, so they can keep up-to-date with the latest findings and use this to inform their practice. MSc students apply these skills to their own research project, which includes designing experiments, analysing data and reporting results.
This course does not lead to a qualification to practise as a speech and language therapist or pathologist.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
Summary
This MSc develops your knowledge of the most up-to-date approaches and theoretical and clinical issues in the field of acquired communication disorders.
**Course description**
This course is for speech and language therapists/pathologists, linguists, psychologists or others with a relevant background who have an interest in acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria and the communication difficulties secondary to dementia or traumatic brain injury.
You'll develop your knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice so that you can effectively support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
The MSc will provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the main theoretical and clinical issues and approaches in this field and the implications of these findings for clinical intervention.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
Summary
This MSc develops your knowledge of the most up-to-date approaches and theoretical and clinical issues in the field of acquired communication disorders.
**Course description**
This course is for speech and language therapists/pathologists, linguists, psychologists or others with a relevant background who have an interest in acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria and the communication difficulties secondary to dementia or traumatic brain injury.
You'll develop your knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice so that you can effectively support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
The MSc will provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the main theoretical and clinical issues and approaches in this field and the implications of these findings for clinical intervention.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
This MSc develops your knowledge of the most up-to-date approaches and theoretical and clinical issues in the field of acquired communication disorders.
**Course description**
This course is for speech and language therapists/pathologists, linguists, psychologists or others with a relevant background who have an interest in acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria and the communication difficulties secondary to dementia or traumatic brain injury.
You'll develop your knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice so that you can effectively support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
The MSc will provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the main theoretical and clinical issues and approaches in this field and the implications of these findings for clinical intervention.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Examine the impacts of disorders on communication skills, including aphasia and dysarthria, and conditions such as dementia and traumatic brain injury, so that you can provide specialist support..
**Course description**
This course focuses on speech, language and communication difficulties associated with conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, dementia and traumatic brain injury. It is taught both online, by distance learning, and via face to face lectures These are delivered in one and two-day study blocks and also available to access virtually. Students can attend in person or access learning online.
The course is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills to support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
You will explore the latest research into acquired communication disorders, the most up-to-date assessment methods and interventions, and how to use evidence to inform your practice. You will cover impairment-focussed approaches to analysing acquired communication disorders, and topics in neuropsychology and psycholinguistics, as well as functional approaches and the influence of social factors.
The course is aimed at speech and language therapists or pathologists, as well as linguists, psychologists and other related professionals, such as those working with adults with acquired disorders. Alongside our full-time study options, we offer a range of part-time options so you can fit your studies around your other commitments.
Students on the PGDip and MSc programmes study a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, so they can keep up-to-date with the latest findings and use this to inform their practice. MSc students apply these skills to their own research project, which includes designing experiments, analysing data and reporting results.
This course does not lead to a qualification to practise as a speech and language therapist or pathologist.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
This MSc develops your knowledge of the most up-to-date approaches and theoretical and clinical issues in the field of acquired communication disorders.
**Course description**
This course is for speech and language therapists/pathologists, linguists, psychologists or others with a relevant background who have an interest in acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria and the communication difficulties secondary to dementia or traumatic brain injury.
You'll develop your knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice so that you can effectively support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
The MSc will provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the main theoretical and clinical issues and approaches in this field and the implications of these findings for clinical intervention.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Examine the impacts of disorders on communication skills, including aphasia and dysarthria, and conditions such as dementia and traumatic brain injury, so that you can provide specialist support..
**Course description**
This course focuses on speech, language and communication difficulties associated with conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, dementia and traumatic brain injury. It is taught both online, by distance learning, and via face to face lectures These are delivered in one and two-day study blocks and also available to access virtually. Students can attend in person or access learning online.
The course is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills to support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
You will explore the latest research into acquired communication disorders, the most up-to-date assessment methods and interventions, and how to use evidence to inform your practice. You will cover impairment-focussed approaches to analysing acquired communication disorders, and topics in neuropsychology and psycholinguistics, as well as functional approaches and the influence of social factors.
The course is aimed at speech and language therapists or pathologists, as well as linguists, psychologists and other related professionals, such as those working with adults with acquired disorders. Alongside our full-time study options, we offer a range of part-time options so you can fit your studies around your other commitments.
Students on the PGDip and MSc programmes study a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, so they can keep up-to-date with the latest findings and use this to inform their practice. MSc students apply these skills to their own research project, which includes designing experiments, analysing data and reporting results.
This course does not lead to a qualification to practise as a speech and language therapist or pathologist.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
Examine the impacts of disorders on communication skills, including aphasia and dysarthria, and conditions such as dementia and traumatic brain injury, so that you can provide specialist support..
**Course description**
This course focuses on speech, language and communication difficulties associated with conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, dementia and traumatic brain injury. It is taught both online, by distance learning, and via face to face lectures These are delivered in one and two-day study blocks and also available to access virtually. Students can attend in person or access learning online.
The course is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills to support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
You will explore the latest research into acquired communication disorders, the most up-to-date assessment methods and interventions, and how to use evidence to inform your practice. You will cover impairment-focussed approaches to analysing acquired communication disorders, and topics in neuropsychology and psycholinguistics, as well as functional approaches and the influence of social factors.
The course is aimed at speech and language therapists or pathologists, as well as linguists, psychologists and other related professionals, such as those working with adults with acquired disorders. Alongside our full-time study options, we offer a range of part-time options so you can fit your studies around your other commitments.
Students on the PGDip and MSc programmes study a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, so they can keep up-to-date with the latest findings and use this to inform their practice. MSc students apply these skills to their own research project, which includes designing experiments, analysing data and reporting results.
This course does not lead to a qualification to practise as a speech and language therapist or pathologist.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
Summary
This MSc develops your knowledge of the most up-to-date approaches and theoretical and clinical issues in the field of acquired communication disorders.
**Course description**
This course is for speech and language therapists/pathologists, linguists, psychologists or others with a relevant background who have an interest in acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria and the communication difficulties secondary to dementia or traumatic brain injury.
You'll develop your knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice so that you can effectively support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.
The MSc will provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the main theoretical and clinical issues and approaches in this field and the implications of these findings for clinical intervention.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology. English language requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
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