BSc Speech and Language Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy, a health sciences degree centred on the assessment, management and clinical treatment of communication and swallowing difficulties. Core topics include Data Analysis and Clinical Skills. The curriculum includes two major clinical placements, consisting of an eight-week block in the second year and a twelve-week block in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Foundations in Phonetics and Linguistics, Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology and the Development of Language, and Communication and Swallowing Impairments and their Impact. The second year focuses on professional practice and research methods via modules such as The Intermediate Professional, Appraisal in Professional Clinical Practice, Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Analysis of Communication and Swallowing, and Principles of Client-Centred Management of Communication and Swallowing Needs. The final year culminates in research application and advanced clinical management through Application of Research and Evidence-Based Practice, The Entry-Level Professional, and Management in Professional Clinical Practice.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 120 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course; see interview arrangements below. If your level 3 qualifications do not meet the UCAS tariff for this course, you may be offered a place on our Foundation Year instead. You do not need to submit a separate application but will automatically be considered for this if your predicted grades fall below the UCAS entry tariff. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Prior to enrolling on the course, successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check and an enhanced DBS check via the School, as well as registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. Qualifications, personal statement, interview and references all form part of the selection criteria for this course. If you have any queries please refer to DBS Frequently Asked Questions or contact admissions@bcu.ac.uk . In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. A Level: 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades BBB (or equivalent) Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 120 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Health and Social Care; Science National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health, Early Years, relevant Education subject or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applie
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 51%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 9%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 63%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 16%
- A degree: 17%
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.
- Recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) for the purpose of applying for newly qualified practitioner membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations in Phonetics and Linguistics
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology
- Psychology and the Development of Language
- Communication and Swallowing Impairments and their Impact
- The Intermediate Professional
- Appraisal in Professional Clinical Practice
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Analysis of Communication and Swallowing
- Principles of Client-Centred Management of Communication and Swallowing Needs
- Application of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- The Entry-Level Professional
- Management in Professional Clinical Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £34,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City 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. Recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) for the purpose of applying for newly qualified practitioner membership.
How many students continue on BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.