This accredited degree uses innovative teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and high levels of clinical work to prepare you for a career as a speech and language therapist.
Course overview
This three-year Speech and Language Therapy degree will provide you with the thorough knowledge, experience and understanding you need to undertake speech and language therapy practice.
Through case-based teaching, you will read and discuss complex, real-life scenarios to develop your problem-solving and decision-making skills.
You will study core modules in speech and language pathology. These include causes, diagnosis, assessment and treatment of a range of speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in adults and children.
Clinical experience during every year of the course will allow you to put this theory into practice, providing you with a scientifically orientated, and theoretical understanding of speech and language therapy. You'll graduate a confident, competent and highly skilled speech and language therapist.
Professional accreditation
Our BSc Speech and Language Therapy and Master's in Speech and Language Sciences degrees are monitored and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
Successful completion of this degree provides eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a speech and language therapist and to apply for membership of the RCSLT.
Teaching methods
We use innovative teaching methods and models in our academic and clinical teaching. Case-based teaching and problem-based learning accompanies lectures and seminars. You will also benefit from the experience and expertise of our visiting lecturers who are experts in their field.
Our teaching methods develop deep learning, critical thinking, reflection skills and creativity. This enables you to deal with the diverse nature of speech and language therapy practice.
Your future
100% of our graduates went on to work or further study within six months of graduating, becoming speech and language therapists, working with both children and adults.
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September 2025
Main Site (Newcastle)
King's Gate,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
Northumberland,
NE1 7RU, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Newcastle University offers an internationally respected qualification, and a graduate employment rate of 94 per cent.