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BSc Speech and Language Therapy

Postgraduate Diploma Speech and Language Therapy

BSc Speech and Language Science

School of Health Sciences

Welcome

Paul Constable

Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager,

Speech and Language Therapy


Overview

• Why choose to study at City University London?– Reputation of the Language and Communication Science

Division– Our Courses

• Why choose Speech and Language Therapy?

• Why choose Speech and Language Science?

• City scholarships


Why choose to study at City?


City University London - leading global university committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions

90% of students are satisfied with the quality of their education

(2013 National Student Survey)

Top 10 in the UK for international students

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014)

Top 5% of universities in the world

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/14)

15

Research in 15 areas of a quality comparable with the best in the world

(2008 Research Assessment Exercise)

Top 10 in the UK for graduate salaries

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014; Lloyds Bank University Quality of Student Life Survey 2013)


£25,000 average starting salary for undergraduate degree graduates

92%of our under -graduates are in employment or further study after graduation

120 years of experience in training health professionals

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distinct areas with state-of-the-art clinical skills suites and laboratories for nursing, 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


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 Conditions and Long Term Care; Mental Health; Midwifery;

Nursing; Optometry; Public Health; Radiography; and Speech and Language

Therapy.

• Masters• CPD• Research – PhDs


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.


Language and Communication Science

• Largest provider of SLT courses in the UK

• BSc SLT

• PGDip / MSc SLT

• Non-clinical undergraduate programme

• BSc Speech and Language Science

• Specialist MScs for qualified SLTs &

Teachers



• 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


Undergraduate and Pre-registration Courses

• BSc Speech and Language Therapy:– 4 years, 36 NHS funded places per year

• BSc Speech and Language Science:– 3 years, 10 self-funded places per year

• Postgraduate 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)


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, Speech and Language Therapist

‘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, Speech and Language Therapist



‘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

to 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, Speech and Language Therapy Manager and Clinical Tutor at City University


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


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


Where do Speech and Language Therapists work?

• Health centres

• Hospitals

• Schools

• Day centres

• Universities

• Charities

• Independent practice


Career Progression in:

• Clinical Specialisation

• Management

• Research

• Education


Salary Expectations

• New graduates

£21,000 +

• 5 years experience

£35,000 +

• Senior managers

£55,000 +


What will you learn?

Disorders of Communication in children and adults e.g.

• Speech

• Language

• Voice

• Stammering

• Swallowing problems


Supporting subject include:

• Psychology

• Anatomy and physiology

• Phonetics

• Linguistics

• Audiology

• Research


How will you learn?

• Lectures

• Small groups

• Labs

• Self-directed workshops

• Web-based exercises

• Clinical placements

• Intensive teaching

schedule


Where will you learn?

• In the University

• In placements

• Through discussion with colleagues

and through reading


Types of placements

• Hospitals

• Health Centres

• Schools

• Specialist centres and programmes

• The on-site clinic ‘Compass Centre’


Speech and Language Therapy 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


How are you assessed?

• Exams

• Course work

• Online assessments

• Team work (e.g. design a leaflet)

• Projects

• Practical assessments


Student support

• Personal Tutors and Senior Personal Tutor

• Module, Year and Programme Leads

• Clinical Tutors

• Clinical Supervisors

• University Counselling & Advisory Services

• University Disability Office


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


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

http://www.city.ac.uk/health/undergraduate/videos


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).


NHS support

• Bursary and Fees for home students

• Fees for EU Students

• Overseas students are self funding


Graduates from City

Include:

– Clinical Specialists

– Senior Health Service Managers

– Research Leaders

– Heads of Education Departments


‘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


Why choose the BSc Speech and Language Science course?

• 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.


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


Programme structure

• 3 year degree• 10 places per year• Modules drawn from:


Psychology

Sociology• Diverse teaching and learning methods


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


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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=noghmrDQWyU#at=62

http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/human-communication

http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/human-communication

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=noghmrDQWyU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=noghmrDQWyU


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


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 Speech and Language Science AAA = £2,000, AAB = £1,000 per year


Deadline for applications: Mid Jan 2015 (UCAS deadline)


Other support

• Student Help desk• Student Centre• Library services• IT support• Students’ Union• Sport and fitness• Social activities

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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:

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https://twitter.com/CityUniHealth

http://www.city.ac.uk/health

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