MSci Speech and Language Therapy
About this course
MSci in Speech and Language Therapy. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The integrated master's degree is approved by the Health Care Professions Council, enabling graduates to apply for HCPC registration. The course includes over 500 hours of clinical experience with weekly placements across NHS, schools, and private and voluntary sector settings, plus an independent dissertation research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 20%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Clinical Studies 1
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Medicine Module 1
- Phonetics and Phonology 1
- Psychology for Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech Language and Communication 1
- Clinical Studies 2
- Linguistics 2
- Phonetics and Phonology 2
- Speech Language and Communication 2 (Paediatric)
- Clinical Studies 3
- Medicine 2
- Research Methods
- Speech Language and Communication 3 (Adult)
- Speech Language and Communication 4 (Across the Lifespan)
- Dissertation
- Clinical Studies 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £34,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading 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 MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.