Postgraduate Diploma Speech and Cleft Palate

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.

MSc/Diploma - At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/pathology, linguistics, psychology or computer sciences. A knowledge of phonetics is necessary for some modules.

Certificate - At least a 2:1 degree in speech and language therapy or a related discipline, such as linguistics, psychology or computer sciences. For equivalent grades for your country, see page 166. A knowledge of phonetics is necessary for some modules.

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

About the course

Gain an in-depth knowledge of the impact of cleft and speech difficulties on an individual across the lifespan. This course is for speech and language therapists and others who want to develop a specialism. You'll develop your understanding of current research into the nature of speech development and difficulties as a basis for further specialism and postgraduate study.

Core modules

Developmental Speech Difficulties: nature and investigation
Developmental Speech Difficulties: intervention and management
Cleft Lip and Palate: a multidisciplinary approach
Cleft Lip and Palate: velopharyngeal structure and function
Cleft Lip and Palate: speech assessment
Cleft Lip and Palate: intervention and service delivery
Research Methods

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.

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

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

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