Overview

The Language Pathology programme from Newcastle University is a practical speech and language therapy course. This Master's programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. It is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

On completion, you'll have an in-depth understanding of the causes, symptomatology and consequences of the range of human communication disorders.

You'll develop the clinical skills necessary for effective intervention practice. You'll also learn about relevant legislation, statutory codes and policy affecting speech and language therapy practice.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme become practicing speech and language therapists across a range of settings, such as:

hospitals

schools

children’s services

justice

mental health

Accreditation

The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. On successful completion of the programme you can apply to register with the HCPC and RCSLT as a speech and language therapist.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Study Skills

Academic Tutoring

MSc Speech and Language Pathology I:Cases

MSc Child Development (Child Development and Speech Language Acquisition MSc)

MSc Linguistics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

The course application deadline for 2026 entry is to be confirmed.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any of the following fields:

psychology

neuroscience

linguistics

English language and literature

modern languages

a medical discipline, such as biomedical science or medicine.

They will also consider your application if you have a first degree in a different subject plus relevant industry experience.

You are required to have practical experience of working in or observing speech language therapy clinics, or closely related experience such as:

working in a care or nursing home

working with children with special needs or adults with disabilities

working with individuals with learning disabilities

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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Funding

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Duration

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Disciplines

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