BSc Speech & Language Pathology
About this course
BSc in Speech and Language Therapy. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Language & Translation. The programme holds approval from the Health and Care Professions Council and accreditation from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Students undertake supervised research investigations and complete a final-year Impact Project applying expertise to real-world settings.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB (GCSE English Language 4/C or Literature 4/C; GCSE Maths, a science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Computing) at GCSE 4/C; another language at GCSE 4/C is recommended) IB: 34-32 (English HL6; Maths and a Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Technological Studies or Computer Science), all at a minimum SL5; another language, e.g. French, Spanish, Italian, German at SL5 is recommended)
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 80%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- 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 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 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.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language Pathology
- Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Language Pathology 2
- Clinical Phonetics and Phonology
- Engaging with Higher Education
- Linguistics 1: Introduction to Language and Communication
- Clinical and Professional Capabilities 1
- Introduction to Psychology 1b
- Neurology & Paediatrics
- Audiology and ENT
- Linguistics 2: Clinical Phonetics & Linguistics
- Developmental Speech Disorders
- Developmental and Acquired Language Disorders
- Neurodevelopmental Support Needs
- Clinical and Professional Capabilities 2
- Linguistics 3: Sociolinguistics, Multilingualism and Speech Acoustics
- Introduction to Research Design and Analysis
- Acquired Motor Speech Disorders and Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Stammering, Voice & Oncology
- Dementia & Eating, Drinking and Swallowing
- Clinical and Professional Capabilities 3
- Research Investigation 1
- Research Investigation 2
- Advanced Critical Appraisal & Application
- Impact Project
- Clinical and Professional Capabilities 4
- Clinical and Professional Capabilities 5
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Speech & Language Pathology at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £32,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Speech & Language Pathology at University of Strathclyde 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 & Language Pathology at University of Strathclyde?
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 & Language Pathology at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Is BSc Speech & Language Pathology at University of Strathclyde 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.
Does BSc Speech & Language Pathology at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Speech & Language Pathology at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.