The University of Sheffield
Department of Human Communication Sciences

Postgraduate Certificate in Cleft Palate Studies (Masters Level)

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Study mode: Part Time by Distance Learning.

Duration: 1 Year

Students who wish to study Full-Time may be interested in our Masters programme in Speech and Cleft.

More information is available here

Why choose Clinical Communication Studies at Sheffield?

The PG Certificate in Cleft Palate Studies is the only programme of its kind in the UK. It provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the impact of a cleft lip and/or palate on an individual across the lifespan. It pays particular attention to the impairments of speech, language and communication associated with a cleft and to theoretical and practical approaches to their assessment and management. As such the programme is suitable not only for speech and language therapists who specialise (or wish to develop a specialism in) the area of cleft lip and palate, but also for graduates of other disciplines (including linguistics, psychology, education, and the biomedical sciences) who have a particular interest in the area. It is an inherently multi-disciplinary programme, taught by experts in the fields of speech and language pathology, phonetics and linguistics, psychology, education, medicine, dentistry and professions allied to medicine.

Programme Outline

The course is offered part time, over the full calendar year.
It is a PG Certificate (60 credits).
Students who wish to continue their studies may transfer to the Pg Diploma / MSc Speech and Cleft at the end of the year.

More information about the Speech and Cleft programme is available here.

Aims and Objectives

The programme has the following aims:

Curriculum

More details of the course structure and curriculum are available in the course outline here
Modules are also available for individual study. For more information click here

Assessment Methods

All modules are assessed by written work.

Teaching Methods

4 study blocks of 2 or 3 days are held throughout the year. Attendance at study blocks is normally compulsory. However, students who are based out of the UK, or who have special circumstances, may be able to be exempted.

Key Teaching Staff

The following people contribute to teaching on this programme: Dr Sara Howard, Prof Joy Stackhouse, Dr Debbie Sell, Dr Ann Harding-Bell

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Entry Requirements

Applicants to the programme will normally have a first class or upper second degree in speech and language therapy or a related discipline (for example, linguistics, psychology, education). It would be helpful, although it is not compulsory, to also have some clinical/professional experience working with individuals with a cleft lip/palate.

For students who do not have English as a first language, the English language requirement is an IELTS average score of 7 with no component less than 6, or the equivalent.

Fees and Funding

More information about fees is available here

Funding is available for employees of the Yorkshire and the Humber and East Midlands NHS.

Closing Date for Applications

The course commences in mid-September of each year.
Applications will usually be considered up until 31st July in each year.

How to Apply

You can apply online here

For more information contact

University of Sheffield, Dept of Human Communication Sciences, 31 Claremont Crescent,
Sheffield, S10 2TA