BSc Speech and Language Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy is an undergraduate health sciences degree centred on the clinical practice and professional management of communication and swallowing disorders. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The curriculum is approved and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council, conferring eligibility for professional registration upon graduation. The first year introduces professional fundamentals through compulsory modules such as Foundations of professional practice for Speech and Language Therapy, Communication process and building blocks, Development of eating and drinking and swallowing skills across the lifespan, and Practice placement 1. The second year advances into clinical assessment and specific conditions via modules including Person-centered assessment and practice, Developmental communication disorders across the lifespan, Acquired communication disorders across the lifespan, and Practice placement 2. The final year prepares students for autonomous practice through modules such as Emerging professional practice for Speech and Language Therapy, Complex communication across the lifespan, Therapeutic and functional management skills, and Practice placement 3.
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Entry requirements
2027/28 entry: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: Typically, five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Mathematics, English Language or Literature and a science subject or equivalent. A levels BBB/BBC (112 UCAS points), BTEC or equivalent. There will also be a values-based interview.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of professional practice for Speech and Language Therapy
- Communication process and building blocks
- Development of eating and drinking and swallowing skills across the lifespan
- Working in partnership 1
- Practice placement 1
- Person-centered assessment and practice
- Developmental communication disorders across the lifespan
- Acquired communication disorders across the lifespan
- Assessment and management of dysphagia and voice disorders
- Practice placement 2
- Emerging professional practice for Speech and Language Therapy
- Complex communication across the lifespan
- Therapeutic and functional management skills
- Working in partnership 2
- Practice placement 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Speech and Language Therapy at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Speech and Language Therapy at University of Roehampton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Speech and Language Therapy at University of Roehampton?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Speech and Language Therapy at University of Roehampton?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Speech and Language Therapy at University of Roehampton?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.