MSc/Diploma/Certificate Speech Difficulties

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, psychology or computer sciences. A background in phonetics is necessary for some modules and experience of working with clients with speech difficulties is an advantage.

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

Develop your knowledge and skills of working with clients with developmental speech and literacy difficulties. This course is designed for speech and language therapists, and other professionals with a special interest in communication difficulties. You can study part-time by distance learning or full-time.

Core modules

PGCert

Four core modules:

Spoken and Written Language
Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
Speech Difficulties I: nature and investigation
Speech Difficulties II: intervention and management

PGDip

Four modules as above
Research Methods
Two optional modules

MSc

Spoken and Written Language
Developmental Speech Difficulties: Nature and Investigation
Developmental Speech Difficulties: Intervention and Management
Developing an Evidence Base for Practice
Research Methods
Research Dissertation.

Optional modules

Developmental Language and Communication Disorders
Special Topics in Human Communication Sciences (your own choice of topic)
Cleft Palate
Methods in Clinical Linguistics
Literacy, Numeracy and Other Symbolic Systems
Professional Research Presentation Skills
ICT Applications

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.

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