The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

Human Communication Sciences - MSc

Department of Human Communication Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health

Further your career with a postgraduate qualification from one of the UK’s leading centres for the education of speech and language therapists and related professionals. You can study full-time, part-time or by distance learning.

About the course

1 year full time

You'll receive training in research methods and design, and develop an understanding of current research in human communication science. This course is great preparation for PhD research or an academic career.

Entry requirements

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

English language requirements

IELTS 7 (with no less than 6 in each part) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Grade B or above.

Entry requirements for international students 

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Core modules

  • Research Methods
  • Methods in Clinical Linguistics
  • Professional Research Skills
  • ICT Applications
  • Research project on a topic of your choice

Optional modules

You choose three optional modules from a wide selection, including:

  • Developmental Communication Disorders
  • Speech Difficulties
  • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Literacy, Numeracy and Other Symbolic Systems
  • Plus a range of other topics in speech and language pathology, health, psychology and linguistics

Teaching

Teaching is primarily seminar and workshop based to allow you to engage as an active participant in the learning process.

Assessment

  • Assessed assignment for each module
  • Research project

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

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

Laura Hayes, MMedSci Clinical Communication Studies


Your career

Your masters will give you the skills and knowledge to make a difference in whatever you go on to do. Our courses provide professional development training or can lead to careers in university teaching and research.

Develop your skills and knowledge

We have a reputation for high-quality teaching and research in the field of human communication and its disorders. Our courses include professional training in speech and language therapy for students looking to enter this as a career, research training leading to a PhD, and professional development courses that can be studied alongside your current job.

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 to inform our teaching, including the School of Education, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Computer Science and the School of English Language and Linguistics.

Study at a leading centre for research into human communication and its disorders.

Apply now

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

Postgraduate Online Application Form