How to apply

All candidates must apply through UCAS.

Please ensure that all the information entered on the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) form is accurate and up to date. If you have a disability and/or any health needs then it is important that you indicate this on the UCAS form as this will enable us to ensure that the department and the University can support your learning needs if you are offered and accept a place on the course.

If your UCAS form is approved then you will be invited to an open day (BSc) or for an interview (BMedSci).

All the offers made after the open day are conditional on receiving a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, and a satisfactory health check.

For further information please contact our admissions team:

Admissions Secretary
Department of Human Communication Sciences
University of Sheffield
31 Claremont Crescent
Sheffield
S10 2TA

Email : hcs-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk

The following tables describe the standard offers we make to sucessful applicants to our undergraduate degree programmes.

BMedSci (Hons) Speech [UCAS code B620 BMS/Speech]

We require applicants to have visited a Speech and Language Therapy clinic and either to have observed a therapist working, or to have discussed the profession with a clinician.

All candidates are selected for this course by personal interview, since places are offered not only on the basis of academic ability, but also on the basis of interpersonal skills.

A speech and language therapist has to be warm, outgoing and interested in people. It is important to be able to make contact quickly and easily with all types of person, without being over familiar. It is essential to be a good listener. Speech and language therapists work independently with their own case load of patients.

In the following table, we assume science subjects to include mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, geography and psychology.

A-Level	ABB Including a science subject Offers will not typically include General Studies AAB Not including a science subject Offers will not typically include General Studies 18 units GCE A-Level may include max 6 units VCE A-Level
A/AS-Level	AB+AB Including a science subject Offers will not typically include General Studies AA+AB Not including a science subject Offers will not typically include General Studies
Scottish Highers	AAAB Including an A in a science subject
Irish Leaving Certificate	AABBB Including an A in a science subject
International Baccalaureate	6,5,5 In higher subjects, with 6 in a science subject Overall score of 33
European Baccalaureate	Overall score of 7.7

BSc (Hons) Human Communication Sciences [UCAS code QC18 BSC/HCS]

A-Level	BBB
A/AS-Level	BB + BB 12 units at A-Level and 6 units at As-Level
BTEC/Edexcel National Awards	18 units, overall award equivalent to 300 points
Scottish Highers	AABB
Irish Leaving Certificate	ABBBB
International Baccalaureate	Overall score of 32
European Baccalaureate	Overall score of 7.3

Mature students

We welcome applications from mature students – those over 21 years on entry to the University.

Sheffield students represent a range of backgrounds and educational experiences and a substantial portion of our students come from non-standard backgrounds.

If you have had a long break from formal education and/or if you do not have qualifications which meet our usual entrance requirements we recommend that undertake some further study. Two options are advised:

Completion of A-Levels in subjects like English Language, Biology, Psychology. Some sciences at a GCSE level are useful, particularly if you have not followed any Science A-Levels. Or
Completion of an Access course at your local College of Education. These courses are a re-introduction to study skills, plus some subject-based study. We particularly recommend options within the Health Sciences, Biology and Psychology areas.

If you have a previous undergraduate degree then please contact us to discuss what further qualifications would be appropriate.

EU and overseas applications

We welcome applications from EU and non-EU residents.

When we receive your application we will assess whether you meet the entry requirements for the course.

Applications for BMedSci (Speech)

If you come from a non-English speaking background you must successfully complete the following test:

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with an average score of 8 or above, with at least 7.5 in each component

You should be aware that you will have to complete clinical placements successfully working with clients in English. This requires a very high degree of proficiency in English.

All candidates for the BMedSci degree will be required to attend an interview.

We currently have places available for overseas students who meet our academic and English Language requirements. Overseas course fees will be applicable.

Applications for BSc (Human Communication Sciences)

If you come from a non-English speaking background you must successfully complete the following test:

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with an average score of 7.5 or above, with at least 7 in each component

If you have not already taken this test, we may make an offer conditional on the outcome of the test.