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Speech, Language and Communication (Advanced Studies) MSc

Speech, Language and Communication (Advanced Studies) MSc

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Online | Northampton Square | 2 years | SEP-24

Study mode

Online

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Linguistics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Key information

This professionally focussed master’s programme integrates theoretical and research knowledge with reflections on clinical practice, giving you a qualification that is highly regarded both professionally and academically.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will be encouraged to think in new ways about disorders of language, communication and swallowing through exploring and critically analysing developments in theory and clinical practice.

You will develop knowledge and skills that can be applied across different language and cultural contexts.

A mix of core and elective modules will allow you to build your professional knowledge while also pursuing your own particular areas of interest.

The flexible modular structure allows you to work to postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or full master’s level.

Your studies will be underpinned by a core module in Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis, giving you essential critical, research and analytical skills for further study.

Who is this course for?

If you are a practising speech and language therapist, this programme will enable you to increase your clinical knowledge and expertise and develop the research skills necessary to progress to specialist roles or further study.

The course is also ideal if you are a graduate from a related discipline, such as psychology or linguistics, with an interest in pursuing a research career in the field of communication disorders.

Teaching and assessment

Our academic team includes high-profile academic clinicians, internationally-renowned research leaders and senior practitioners.

Teaching is informed by current research, including studies undertaken at City. You will have the opportunity to undertake projects linked to our current research and clinical practice.

Career

On successful completion of this master’s programme, you will have the knowledge and skills to develop your career within communication and language science.

You will be ideally placed to consider progression to a range of specialist, leadership or educational roles, such as:

  • specialist practitioner
  • clinical management
  • teaching
  • academic research.

Modules

This module aims to develop your theoretical, methodological and research skills to enhance your ability to conduct rigorous research and to reach sound analytical conclusions, which can form the basis for the development of effective service delivery in health and social care organisations. This module can be taken online or via University attendance.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£7,375

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you should hold one of the following: A first or second-class honours degree, or the equivalent, from an international institution in an appropriate subject; The Licentiate Diploma of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

University information

City, University of London is a leading UK institution, offering an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhance people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45 percent are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community is a diverse and international population home to...more