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BSc Speech and Language Therapy

Leeds Beckett University

Institution
Leeds Beckett University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Speech and Language Therapy
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BSLTH_B433
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 43%: 122 offers from 283 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 32 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 95%
  • Assessment and feedback: 89%
  • Academic support: 89%
  • Organisation and management: 91%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started

  • Continued on course: 95%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Therapy professionals: 75%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 95%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 90%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 8%
  • North West: 20%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 6%
  • London: 3%
  • South East: 2%
  • South West: 1%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 50 students who started

  • A levels: 80%
  • Access course: 5%
  • A degree: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) for the purpose of applying for newly qualified practitioner membership.
  • 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.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Leeds Beckett University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £36,000. 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 Leeds Beckett University do next?

85% 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 Leeds Beckett University?

95% 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 Leeds Beckett University?

The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Leeds Beckett University?

43% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 122 offers from 283 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Is BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Leeds Beckett University accredited?

Yes. Recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) for the purpose of applying for newly qualified practitioner membership. 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.

Does BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Leeds Beckett University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Speech and Language Therapy at Leeds Beckett University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.