BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy Bachelor's degree at Huddersfield

You'll have the opportunity to acquire basic knowledge on general anatomy, physiology and biological processes relevant to speech and language therapy. You'll learn about the major systems of the human body, the anatomical structures and neurological control relevant to the human communication system and swallowing in both children and adults.

This module introduces the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for becoming a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). This is a practice-based module and through placements, practical sessions, tutorials, and lectures, you'll begin to develop your communication and interaction skills, applying them with moderate support in familiar clinical contexts. You'll learn how SLTs provide assessment and treatment that encompasses the whole person, referred to as holistic care. You'll explore the int

This module introduces you to the structure of language and key linguistic theories relevant to speech and language therapy relevant to language acquisition. You'll study the basics of linguistic description, using mostly the English language to illustrate. You'll learn about the fundamental linguistic concepts of 'levels' of language, starting from the smallest (sounds) and building up to sentence structure. You'll develop practical skills in analysing language structure.

This module provides the opportunity to gain foundation knowledge from a range of disciplines, where you'll apply the relevance to speech and language therapy. Your development as a holistic practitioner will be enhanced through an awareness of social and cognitive models of psychology, and changes and adaptations related to health and wellbeing. You'll begin to develop critical thinking to identify some of the key issues and considerations for application to practice. You'll be introduced to th

This module introduces you to the structure of the human sound system. You will learn the basics of linguistic description, using mostly, but not only, the English language to illustrate. The module focuses on the fundamental linguistic concept of phonetics, starting with sounds and building up to connected speech in words and phrases. Through practical demonstrations and seminars, you'll develop your clinical skills in analysing speech. You'll learn fundamental transcription skills, relevant to

This module introduces the role of research, inquiry, and evidence-informed practice, while exploring different research methodologies and ethical considerations in healthcare research. You will develop transferable skills in literature searching using electronic databases, as well as in academic writing and referencing, to support your progression into Year 2. The module also examines lifelong learning, reflective practice, and continuing professional development, which underpin the essential s

This module provides the opportunity to build on your knowledge of research and inquiry from Year 1 and prepares you to undertake an area of research in Year 3. You'll explore and develop skills and knowledge in data collection and analysis in relation to methods which are currently used in research and evaluation of practice.

This module provides an opportunity to gain knowledge on the presentation, assessment, diagnosis and management of adults who have acquired eating drinking and swallowing and progressive and cognitive communication needs. You'll apply your understanding of neurology, anatomy and physiology to their aetiology, prognosis and presenting features, as well as the impact upon the psychosocial wellbeing and participation of service-users and their families.

This module builds on the year 1 practice-based module and foundational skills, capable of applying your knowledge and skills effectively with some guidance. Through placements, practical sessions, tutorials, and lectures, you'll refine your communication and interaction skills, demonstrating increasing independence in their application across varied clinical contexts. You'll further develop your ability to integrate theory into practice, independently incorporating feedback to enhance your perf

This module allows you explore presenting features and differential diagnoses of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in children and young people. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the role of the Speech and Language Therapist in a variety of teams, including collaboration with education and multidisciplinary assessment and treatment within the neurodevelopmental team. You'll also learn about the links between SLCN and social emotional health and literacy and how they may im

This module builds on your knowledge of speech, language and communication. You'll build on your core knowledge and skills of phonetics, linguistics and psycholinguistics. You'll further develop your phonetic and orthographic transcription of both speech and language to underpin your analysis of clients with a range of speech and language developmental or acquired differences. Lectures and seminar sessions aim to enhance your problem-solving and clinical-reasoning ability for assessment and ther

This module provides the opportunity to gain knowledge on the presentation, assessment, diagnosis and management of voice, acquired motor speech and language needs in children and adults. You'll develop skills in analysing assessment data and establishing management plans, including setting timescales and evaluating outcome measures. You'll also apply, and continue to gain, knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and neurology. This will involve consideration of the psychosocial wellbeing and particip

This module prepares you to transition into professional practice and to develop as a well-rounded speech and language therapist, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills with minimal support. Through placements, practical sessions, tutorials, and lectures, you'll effectively apply your communication and interaction skills in complex and interrelated clinical contexts, being provided with only occasional guidance. You'll independently integrate most feedback to refine your practice, criticall

In this module you'll study a range of neurodevelopmental conditions and intellectual disabilities (learning disabilities). You'll build on your knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions in year 2 to understand the context of learning disability in children and adults. You'll critically apply current approaches to assessment, differential diagnosis, intervention and management of service-users across the lifespan, including the impact of individual and environmental factors and the use of inclu

You'll cover the principles of assessment, diagnosis, management and interventions for voice, and the factors that influence clinical decision-making from referral to discharge. You'll also gain knowledge and understanding of a range of causes of voice, as well as their impact on the health, wellbeing and participation of an individual. In addition to this, you will utilise your learning on the programme to consider conditions in parallel. You'll have opportunities for clinical reasoning, utilis

This module prepares you for the transition into professional practice, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the workplace as a newly qualified speech and language therapist. You will engage in activities designed to enhance your employability, and explore professional opportunities across a variety of sectors. Reflective practice and personal professional development are core to this module, enabling you to critically consider your clinical professional developmen

This module provides the opportunity to undertake an aspect of research or inquiry and implement or develop the proposal you have worked on in Year 2. The focus is on teamwork and developing and applying inquiry skills in order to complete an individual written assessment under the guidance of a supervisor.