Speech and Language Therapy

About this course

Speech and language therapy is a healthcare profession concerned with the assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing difficulties across the full range of ages and conditions. Therapists work with children experiencing language delay, adults who have had strokes, people with autism spectrum conditions, individuals with stammering, voice problems, or learning disabilities that affect communication, and patients with swallowing difficulties arising from neurological or structural conditions. The role combines scientific understanding of how speech, language, and swallowing work with the interpersonal sensitivity to build effective therapeutic relationships with people for whom communication may itself be challenging. At Birmingham City University, this part-time BSc programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and uses a variety of innovative activities a

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Therapy professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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