Diploma/Certificate Language and Communication Impairment in Children
Department of Human Communication Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Develop your career with a postgraduate qualification from one of the UK’s leading centres for research in this field.
About the courseDiploma: 2 years part-time by distance learning This course is for teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals working with children with special educational needs. You'll develop your knowledge and understanding of speech, language and communication and build on your existing skills. The course is delivered by distance learning so you can gain a specialist qualification without having to leave your current job. Entry requirementsPGCert/PGDip – A degree-level professional qualification, or a first degree, plus at least two years' experience of working with children. English language requirementsOverall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students Course contentAll students take modules in:
PGDipYou'll choose at least two specialist topics for further study. Options include:
There are also optional modules in Early Years in Developmental Speech Difficulties and you'll develop an in-depth case study based in your work setting. Teaching
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Fees and fundingFinancial 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 |
Your careerThis course will develop your knowledge and understanding of speech, language and communication and build on your existing skills. How we teachWe 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. Study at a leading centre for research into human communication and its disorders.Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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