Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Speech and Language Therapy in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,750
(c. USD30,442.91)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Speech and language therapists assist individuals of all ages facing communication and swallowing challenges, helping them achieve greater independence in social, educational, and professional settings. Completing our BSc Speech and Language Therapy program qualifies graduates to apply for HCPC registration as certified speech and language therapists.
This student-centered program employs diverse teaching approaches to blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical training. Students participate in workplace observations and supervised clinical placements with practicing therapists, gaining essential experience for their future careers.
Our curriculum evolves to align with current healthcare, education, and social service practices. We collaborate with patients, advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders to integrate the latest developments in speech therapy, ensuring our program remains current.
Our alumni now hold clinical and leadership roles across various sectors including NHS trusts, hospitals, schools, government agencies, the justice system, and nonprofit organizations, demonstrating the diverse career paths available in this field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics, Science and English C/4. Acceptable alternatives to our GCSE Maths and English requirements are listed further down this page.
Plus one of the following:
A-levels: ABB
BTEC: DDD, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant pathway, e.g. Health Professions - 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit
IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including Standard Level Mathematics and Science grade 4 or Higher Level Mathematics grade 3.
GCSE/level 2 requirements
All applicants must have, or be working towards, acceptable level 2 mathematics and English qualifications such as GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent.
We can accept a number of OFQUAL regulated level 2 maths qualifications in place of GCSE Maths C/4, including Functional Skills level 2, Key Skills level 2 or numeracy units taken as part of an Access to HE Diploma.
If you do not require a Student visa and are either a first language English speaker or have a lived in the UK for over three years, we can accept a number of OFQUAL regulated level 2 English qualifications, including Functional Skills level 2, Key Skills level 2 or literacy units taken as part of an Access to HE Diploma, in place of GCSE English C/4.
If you have not listed a suitable maths or English qualification in your application this may form part of any offer given to you.
IELTS 8.0 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in each component (or equivalent).
Tuition
GBP
22,750