BSc Speech and Language Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy is an undergraduate health sciences degree focusing on the clinical and professional study of communication and swallowing difficulties. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Accounting. The curriculum prepares students for professional registration as speech and language therapists through supervised clinical practice. The first year covers foundational subjects through modules such as Foundations in Professional and Evidence Based Practice, Development and Learning Across the Lifespan, Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan, and Essential Psychology. In the second year, students study Speech and Swallowing, Applied Life Sciences and Psychology, Language and Cognition, and Sounds, Hearing and Audiology to understand developmental and acquired conditions. The final year examines specialist settings and advanced practice via The Evolving Profession, Speech and Language Therapy Specialisms, and Advanced Professional Practice. Students also complete an independent Clinical Research Project as part of their final-year studies.
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for this course and bursary under the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme Terms and Conditions , you must be a UK National or Irish National or have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or Ireland. Overseas applicants without settlement status are not eligible for this course. 120 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as science, the arts and languages. A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), to include English/Welsh language, Maths and Science at grade C or above. In addition to the academic requirements, all applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to Level 8 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 7.5 Wrexham University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk for further advice and guidance. All post-interview offers of a place on this degree will be conditional on a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In addition, any acceptance onto the course is subject to Occupational Health Clearance.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 25%
- A degree: 60%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a speech and language therapist.
Modules
- Foundations in Professional and Evidence Based Practice
- Development and Learning Across the Lifespan
- Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan
- I ntroduction to Phonetics and Linguistics
- Essential Psychology
- Speech and Swallowing
- Applied Life Sciences and Psychology
- Language and Cognition
- Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics
- Developing Professional and Evidence Based Practice
- Sounds, Hearing and Audiology
- The Evolving Profession
- Speech and Language Therapy Specialisms
- Advanced Professional Practice
- Clinical Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £35,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Wrexham University 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 Wrexham University?
85% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Wrexham University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a speech and language therapist.
How many students continue on BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Wrexham University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.