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Presentation about undergraduate BSc Speech and Language Therapy and BSc Human Communication courses at City University London. Presentation was made as part of the programme of the City University London Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 29th June 2013.TRANSCRIPT
Academic excellence for business and the professions
BSc Speech and Language Therapy & BSc Human Communication
Welcome to our Open Day 29 June 13 Jane Marshall Head of Division
School of Health Sciences
Overview • Why choose to study at City University?
– Strengths of the Division of Language and Communication Science
– Our Courses
• Why choose Speech and Language Therapy? – Information about the profession
• Why choose Human Communication?
• City Scholarships
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Why choose to study at City?
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City University London - leading global university committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions
9th in the UK for graduate-level jobs (The Sunday Times University Guide 2013)
Top 30 One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education Table of Tables 2012)
Top 5% in the top 5% of universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012)
15 Research in 15 areas of academic activity assessed as being comparable with the best in the world (2008 Research Assessment Exercise)
Top 10 for starting salaries (Which University 2013)
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88% of our undergraduates are in employment or further study after graduation
120 year experience in training health professionals
4 distinct areas with state-of-the-art clinical skills suites and laboratories for nursing and midwifery, radiography, optometry and speech and language therapy
130+ academic staff who are leading health educators, practitioners and researchers
The School of Health Sciences - leading the field of healthcare education and health policy with our interdisciplinary approach and world-class research
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Our courses
We offer a wide range of courses for those who want to work in healthcare (pre-registration) and those who already work in the sector (post-registration) at different levels:
• Undergraduate • Top-up degrees • Conversion degrees In various areas such as: Health Management, Policy and Research; Human Communication; Long-
term care; Mental Health; Midwifery; Nursing; Optometry; Public Health; Radiography; and Speech and Language Therapy.
• Masters • CPD • Research – PhDs
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Our staff
• Clinical experience • Research active • Informing best practice and policy • Author of core textbooks
Networking Events and Lectures • The Dean’s Lecture Series: with our leading Professors and external
speakers who are key figures in the health and social care sector.
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Language and Communication Science
• Largest provider of SLT courses in the UK
• BSc SLT
• PGDip / MSc SLT
• Non-clinical UG programme
• BSc Human Communication
• Specialist MScs for qualified SLTs & Teachers
• MSc Advanced Practice in Health & Social
Care (Speech, Language and Comm)
• MSc Joint Professional Practice
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Language and Communication Science
• 24 lecturing staff including 12 SLTs
• Staff expertise in all specialist areas
• External clinical tutors drawn from
practice
• SLT emphasis on development of clinical
skills
• In-house clinic, The Compass Centre
• International exchange opportunities
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Undergraduate and Pre-registration Courses
• BSc Speech and Language Therapy: – 4 years, 36 NHS funded places per year
• BSc Human Communication: – 3 years, 10 self-funded places per year
• Post Graduate Diploma Speech and Language Therapy: – 2 years, 80 NHS funded places per year
• MSc Conversion – Optional, a further 6 months - 1 year (self-funded, £2,000)
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Why choose Speech and Language Therapy?
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Why choose Speech and Language Therapy?
‘There has not been one day since I graduated that I have regretted my choice of career. I work in a language unit attached to a school and enjoy delivering training to parents, teachers and others about how they can help the children in their care.’
Marion Jones, SLT
‘I wanted a career that involved communication and working with adults
and children. I also wanted to use my bilingual skills within my work.’ Sunita Shah, SLT
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Why choose Speech and Language Therapy?
‘I am actually doing the job that I always hoped to be doing .... I manage a team of therapists and assistants and our focus is on
prevention of problems and early intervention ... I enjoy being flexible and creative in my work and I encourage the whole team to act on their ideas.’
Emma Cahill, SLT Manager and Clinical Tutor at City University
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What is Speech and Language Therapy?
Speech and Language Therapists work with: • Children with speech and language difficulties • People who have had a stroke or other brain diseases • People who stammer • People with learning difficulties • People with voice problems • People with head and neck cancer • Deaf people
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What do Speech and Language Therapists do?
• Find out about the communication problem
• Provide therapy to:
- Reduce the problem
- Help the person communicate better
• Advise parents/relatives/friends
• Carry out research
• Manage services
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Where do Speech and Language Therapists work?
• Health centres
• Hospitals
• Schools
• Day centres
• Universities
• Charities
• Independent practice
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Career Progression in:
• Clinical Specialisation
• Management
• Research
• Education
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Salary Expectations
• New graduates
£21,000 +
• 5 years experience
£35,000 +
• Senior managers
£55,000 +
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What will you learn?
Disorders of Communication in children and adults e.g.
• Speech
• Language
• Voice
• Stammering
• Swallowing problems
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Supporting subject include:
• Psychology
• Anatomy and physiology
• Phonetics
• Linguistics
• Audiology
• Research
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How will you learn?
• Lectures
• Small groups
• Labs
• Self-directed workshops
• Web-based exercises
• Clinical placements
• Intensive teaching schedule
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Where will you learn?
• In the University
• In placements
• Through discussion with colleagues
and through reading
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Types of placements
• Hospitals
• Health Centres
• Schools
• Specialist centres and programmes
• The on-site clinic ‘Compass Centre’
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SLT clinical placements
• Throughout SLT programme: • Nursery placement year 1 • Weekly placements spring term year 1, autumn and
spring year 2 and 3 • Large summer block placement year 2 and 3 • Large spring block placement year 4
• Supported by Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Tutor
• Clinical hours exceed minimum requirement
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How are you assessed?
• Exams
• Course work
• Online assessments
• Team work (e.g. design a leaflet)
• Projects
• Practical assessments
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Student support
• Personal Tutors and Senior Personal Tutor
• Module, Year and Programme Leads
• Clinical Tutors
• Clinical Supervisors
• University Counselling & Advisory Services
• University Disability Office
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Quality of the courses
External Examiner Comments “The Department is very professional, well organized and supportive to the students. Very good use of on-line teaching methods and tools.” Andrew Reid, EE for Biomedical Sciences and Audiology “There is evidence here of excellent teaching and an admirable focus on evidence-based practice and using research critically. I was very impressed with the imaginative range of assessments, many of which relate directly to practice.”
Lucy Henry EE for Research Methods, Psychology and Brain and Behaviour
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What do our students think of us?
Student feedback
Excellent feedback from students: 97% overall satisfaction score in the 2012 National Student Survey
The Student Voice Award - a prize nominated by students, went to LCS staff in 2010, 2011 and 2012 http://www.city.ac.uk/health/undergraduate/videos#slt
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Entry requirements
• A-level requirements: AAB + C at AS level (380 points)
• Access to HE Diploma in relevant Health or Science subject: Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit.
• English and Maths GCSE at C or above or equivalent
• IELTS score 7.5 (if not previously studied in English)
• Need to demonstrate knowledge of profession (e.g. through voluntary/work experience).
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NHS support
• Bursary and Fees for home students
• Fees for EU Students
• Overseas students are self funding
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Graduates from City
Include:
– Clinical Specialists
– Senior Health Service Managers
– Research Leaders
– Heads of Education Departments
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‘The course is exciting, challenging and rewarding with an emphasis on both academic and clinical achievement. It gives a strong grounding in the theory as well as an understanding of the day to day life of a speech and language therapist. This
course has equipped me with the necessary background knowledge and practical skills for my first speech and
language therapy post … I feel ready for the challenge ahead.’
Niamh Devane, Graduate from City BSc in Speech and Language Therapy
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BSc Human Communication
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Why choose Human Communication?
• Provides students with an education about how communication develops, works and can break down, which is underpinned by scholarship and research.
• Suitable for students with an interest in language and communication and related areas and who are considering a range of career options.
• Leads to careers opportunities in which communication skills are central.
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Subject areas
• Shares modules with SLT course • Language development, linguistics, phonetics, language
processing • Normal and disordered communication • Psychology • Sociology • Instrumental analysis of speech • Forensic analysis of speech • Sociolinguistics • Language and gender • Research
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Programme structure
• 3 year degree • 10 places per year • Modules drawn from:
Language and Communication Science Psychology Sociology
• Diverse teaching and learning methods
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HC Professional Mentoring Scheme
• Year 2 and 3 HC students are assigned Professional Mentors in the workplace who support, advise and guide them towards personal and professional development.
• Largely from PR, HR and charitable sectors
• Mentors local to City University
• Meetings every 2-4 weeks from November until April
• Sessions include developing CVs and interview skills
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HC career opportunities
• Our first cohort have just completed their research projects and will graduate in June.
• From this group we have students who plan to join our PG SLT course*, PG Audiology courses, go into teaching and PR.
• http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/human-communication
*Graduates who attain a 2:1 or better are guaranteed to be offered a place on our PGDip SLT course.
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Applying
• 3 A Levels or equivalent: AAB (340 points)
• IELTS 6.5
• English and Maths GCSE at C or above
• Mature and non traditional applicants encouraged
• Not NHS funded • Students are fee paying
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Scholarships
• City University will be offering cash scholarships to those new students who gain the best results in their A levels. You can expect to qualify for a scholarship if you gain AAB or better (or equivalent)
• You will not need to apply for these kinds of scholarship – you will be notified if you have been successful
• BSc Speech and Language Therapy = £500 per year for AAB or above
• BSc Human Communication AAA = £2,000, AAB = £1,000 per year
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Welcome to City
Deadline for applications:
Mid Jan 2014 (UCAS deadline)
(Please talk to me if you are interested in applying for 2013)
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Other support
• Student Help desk • Student Centre • Library services • IT support • Students’ Union • Sport and fitness • Social activities
Find out more today! See the Open Day Guide for details of talks or what to visit... Or go to www.city.ac.uk
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What’s next?
• Information stand – Common Room • Open day guide: other talks / key places to visit • Further information:
– www.city.ac.uk/health – 020 7040 5000 – [email protected] – Social media / current students: www.facebook.com/cityhealthsciences https://twitter.com/CityUniHealth
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Any questions?
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Thank you for listening
We hope you have a positive and interesting day and decide to join us