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University of Sheffield: Language and Communication Impairment in Children
| Institution | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Department | Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery |
| Web | http://www.sheffield.ac.uk |
| hcs-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)114 222 2405 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Study language development and communication difficulties to help you support the children you work with, whether it’s in a classroom or a clinic, and learn about the association between oral language and literacy.
**Course description**
This course is designed to give you specialist knowledge of language development and communication difficulties, and enable you to support the children you work with, whether it’s in a classroom or a clinic. It is taught mostly online, by distance learning, although you will also learn in person during lectures, delivered in one and two day study blocks.
You will study how children’s language develops, the links between speaking and writing, and the relationship between language and learning. There is also training on how to use evidence to inform your practice. PGDip and MSc students can explore methods of assessing, investigating and managing speech and language difficulties, and focus on specialist topics such as autism spectrum disorders or communication in adolescence.
The course is aimed at teachers, speech and language therapists and other professionals working with children and their speech, language and communication. 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 may include 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 | For the PGCert/PGDip: an undergraduate degree or a degree-level professional qualification, plus at least two years of experience of working with children. For the MSc: minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree and two years of relevant work experience with children. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
Study language development and communication difficulties to help you support the children you work with, whether it’s in a classroom or a clinic, and learn about the association between oral language and literacy.
**Course description**
This course is designed to give you specialist knowledge of language development and communication difficulties, and enable you to support the children you work with, whether it’s in a classroom or a clinic. It is taught mostly online, by distance learning, although you will also learn in person during lectures, delivered in one and two day study blocks.
You will study how children’s language develops, the links between speaking and writing, and the relationship between language and learning. There is also training on how to use evidence to inform your practice. PGDip and MSc students can explore methods of assessing, investigating and managing speech and language difficulties, and focus on specialist topics such as autism spectrum disorders or communication in adolescence.
The course is aimed at teachers, speech and language therapists and other professionals working with children and their speech, language and communication. 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 may include 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 | For the PGCert/PGDip: an undergraduate degree or a degree-level professional qualification, plus at least two years of experience of working with children. For the MSc: minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree and two years of relevant work experience with children. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
This online course will develop your understanding of speech, language and communication, and build on your existing skills.
**Course description**
his course is for teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals working with children with special educational needs. You’ll develop your understanding of speech, language and communication and build on your existing skills.
The course is delivered online, by distance learning, so you can gain a specialist qualification without having to leave your current job.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information .
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For the MSc: Minimum 2:1 honours degree and two years’ relevant work experience with children. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Study language development and communication difficulties to help you support the children you work with, whether it’s in a classroom or a clinic, and learn about the association between oral language and literacy.
**Course description**
This course is designed to give you specialist knowledge of language development and communication difficulties, and enable you to support the children you work with, whether it’s in a classroom or a clinic. It is taught mostly online, by distance learning, although you will also learn in person during lectures, delivered in one and two day study blocks.
You will study how children’s language develops, the links between speaking and writing, and the relationship between language and learning. There is also training on how to use evidence to inform your practice. PGDip and MSc students can explore methods of assessing, investigating and managing speech and language difficulties, and focus on specialist topics such as autism spectrum disorders or communication in adolescence.
The course is aimed at teachers, speech and language therapists and other professionals working with children and their speech, language and communication. 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 may include 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 | For the PGCert/PGDip: an undergraduate degree or a degree-level professional qualification, plus at least two years of experience of working with children. For the MSc: minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree and two years of relevant work experience with children. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
This online course will develop your understanding of speech, language and communication, and build on your existing skills.
**Course description**
his course is for teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals working with children with special educational needs. You’ll develop your understanding of speech, language and communication and build on your existing skills.
The course is delivered online, by distance learning, so you can gain a specialist qualification without having to leave your current job.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information .
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For the MSc: Minimum 2:1 honours degree and two years’ relevant work experience with children. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Study language development and communication difficulties to help you support the children you work with, whether it’s in a classroom or a clinic, and learn about the association between oral language and literacy.
**Course description**
This course is designed to give you specialist knowledge of language development and communication difficulties, and enable you to support the children you work with, whether it’s in a classroom or a clinic. It is taught mostly online, by distance learning, although you will also learn in person during lectures, delivered in one and two day study blocks.
You will study how children’s language develops, the links between speaking and writing, and the relationship between language and learning. There is also training on how to use evidence to inform your practice. PGDip and MSc students can explore methods of assessing, investigating and managing speech and language difficulties, and focus on specialist topics such as autism spectrum disorders or communication in adolescence.
The course is aimed at teachers, speech and language therapists and other professionals working with children and their speech, language and communication. 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 may include 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 | For the PGCert/PGDip: an undergraduate degree or a degree-level professional qualification, plus at least two years of experience of working with children. For the MSc: minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree and two years of relevant work experience with children. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
This online course will develop your understanding of speech, language and communication, and build on your existing skills.
**Course description**
his course is for teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals working with children with special educational needs. You’ll develop your understanding of speech, language and communication and build on your existing skills.
The course is delivered online, by distance learning, so you can gain a specialist qualification without having to leave your current job.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information .
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For the MSc: Minimum 2:1 honours degree and two years’ relevant work experience with children. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
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