Overview

University College London (UCL) Speech and Language Therapy MSc programme integrates theory with work-based clinical placements with adults and children with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties. As a result, many of our students are offered jobs very soon after completing the course and graduates from our programme are highly regarded by employers.

You will learn to apply knowledge from a range of academic subjects to speech and language therapy (SLT) practice. Innovative and authentic learning methods help you develop skills such as team-working, assessment and therapy, and self-evaluation.

The curriculum promotes strong research skills, enabling you to evaluate and add to the evidence-base for the SLT profession. The programme prepares you well for future leadership roles.

What this course will give you

You will benefit directly from UCL's world-leading research and teaching, supported by facilities such as the on-site national SLT library and our in-house clinic.

You will be taught by experts in the field including specialist speech and language therapists, psychologists, linguists, neurologists. Our strong partnership with SLT services across London ensures that you will attend a range of high-quality clinical placements.

This programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Networking

On the MSc Speech and Language Therapy there are opportunities for peer-to-peer networking in small group tutorials and whole group lectures and workshops.
Students also take part in interprofessional sessions with trainees on other clinical programmes at UCL.
Clinical placements provide a great opportunity to network with SLT clinicians and other health, education and social care professionals.
In addition students are welcome to attend Language and Cognition or other research department seminars to meet researchers and hear talks from external speakers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language and Cognition (Acquired)
Speech, Swallowing and Voice
Brain, Mind and Health
Language and Cognition (Developmental)
Speech and Hearing
Linguistic and Psychological Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 25 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 20 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Final year students on course for an upper second-class Bachelor's degree can also apply.

The English language level for this programme is: Special

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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