The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate Acquired Communication Disorders

Laura Hayes, Student in the Department of human communication sciences

Key facts

  • Department of Human Communication Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
  • MSc - 1 year full-time/ 2 or 3 years part-time (by distance learning)
  • Postgraduate Diploma - 1 year full-time/ 2 years part-time (by distance learning)
  • Postgraduate Certificate - 1 year part-time (by distance learning)

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/pathology, linguistics, education or psychology.

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: hcs-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 2405

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About the course

This course is for speech and language therapists/pathologists, linguists, psychologists or others with a relevant background who have an interest in acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria and the communication difficulties secondary to dementia or traumatic brain injury. The MSc will provide students with an up-to-date understanding of the main theoretical and clinical issues and approaches in this field and the implications of these findings for clinical intervention.

Core modules

PGCert

  • Acquired Language Disorders
  • Acquired Speech Disorders
  • Methods in Clinical Linguistics
  • Developing an Evidence Base for Practice

PGDip

  • Acquired Language Disorders Acquired Speech Disorders
  • Methods in Clinical Linguistics
  • Developing an Evidence Base for Practice
  • Research Methods

MSc

  • Acquired Language Disorders
  • Acquired Speech Disorders
  • Methods in Clinical Linguistics
  • Developing an Evidence Base for Practice
  • Research Methods
  • Research Dissertation

Optional modules

Students on the PGDip and MSc also take optional modules, from a range offered both within the department and across other departments in the University

Teaching

The course is taught by a combination of online material and intensive study blocks, each lasting two to three days. These take place at regular intervals throughout the academic year between October and May.

Part-time students study online via distance learning plus optional attendance at study blocks. Full-time students may also attend lectures, seminars and practical workshops offered in the department.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by a written assignment.

Your career

Our courses provide professional development training or can lead to careers in university teaching and research.

How we teach

We have a reputation for high-quality research in the field of human communication and its disorders. That research informs our teaching.

We have links with the NHS, special schools and specialist charities to ensure that what we teach you is in line with current developments in the field. We work with other departments across the University including the School of Education, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Computer Science and the School of English Language and Linguistics.

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You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form