Speech and Language Therapy

You’ll identify problems and help people to improve their communication skills.

As a speech and language therapist, you’ll work with adults and children who may have language, speech, fluency, voice, communication, or swallowing disorders. You’ll explore topics from the structure of language and how speech sounds are expressed to the psychology behind our development.

You won’t simply learn the theories and research behind how we communicate and why people have difficulties in communicating, you’ll also learn the practical skills you’ll need. Experience how speech and language therapists treat patients in the real world during clinical placements.

Combining theory and practical sessions so that, when you graduate, you’re prepared to practise as a speech and language therapist in a modern, challenging environment.

Why Manchester Met?

Outstanding facilities

You'll have access to our on-campus ICON Centre, equipped with an array of cutting-edge tools for speech analysis and assessment in adults and children.

Teaching expertise

Gain insights from formally accredited speech and language therapists with professional experience.

Approved course

You have the opportunity to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) once you graduate. This qualification enables you to practice as a speech and language therapist and attain membership with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Real-world experience

Throughout each academic year, you’ll undertake clinical placements in a variety of settings, these may include working with adults recovering from strokes in a hospital setting, providing support for teenagers with special educational needs (SEN) in a secondary school and contributing to community clinics.

Recognition

We ranked 7th in the UK for speech and language therapy in the Complete University Guide 2024.

Career prospects

95% of graduates go on to work and/or study 15 months after the course for health sciences (non-specific) graduates at Manchester Metropolitan University. (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020/21 graduates. Contains HESA Data © HESA 2020 hesa.ac.uk).

Since studying speech and language therapy, I’ve found the course prepares you for the real world through different simulations and experiences which has been really interesting and enjoyable so far. You receive good support from the lecturers and get to speak with them on a 1-2-1 basis.

Claire

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy student

Since studying speech and language therapy, I’ve found the course prepares you for the real world through different simulations and experiences which has been really interesting and enjoyable so far. You receive good support from the lecturers and get to speak with them on a 1-2-1 basis.

Claire

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy student