Course details
A Levels ABB Other entry requirementsUCAS code QC18
Duration 3 years
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Related subjects Human Communication Sciences Speech Therapy
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Admissions Secretary
Human Communication Sciences in the Health Sciences School
Telephone +44 (0)114 222 2405
Email hcs-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Website sheffield.ac.uk/health-sciences/undergraduate
Human Communication Sciences
100% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Course description
This multidisciplinary degree explores linguistics, phonetics, psychology, neuroscience, neuropsychology, education and language pathology.
You'll learn about disorders of speech, language and literacy in children and adults through experiences inside and outside the classroom.
The course differs from many comparable degrees in the UK. Most focus on typical communication alone or on the nature of communication impairment in the context of speech and language therapy. Our BSc explores human communication and impairments of human communication in their own right, but also contends that studying communication disorders can deepen our understanding of communication processes.
You'll gain a good understanding of human communication based in traditional subjects such as linguistics and psychology and you'll apply your knowledge to the study of communication disorders and their effects on the individual in society. You'll also have the option to select topics in areas of special interest within the course structure.
Our tutors will help you plan your studies throughout your course. We'll help build your confidence in applying your knowledge and skills through project work and volunteering in our in-house clinic or through Sheffield Volunteering.
This degree provides a strong academic basis for applying to train as a speech and language therapist at postgraduate level.
Financial help from the University - bursaries
If you're a UK student, you could be entitled to a University bursary. A bursary is the same as a grant - you don't have to pay it back.
Entry requirements
| Qualification | Grades |
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| A Levels | ABB |
| A Levels + Extended Project Qualification | BBB + B. The Extended Project should be in a relevant subject |
| International Baccalaureate | 33 |
| BTEC | DDD in a relevant subject |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3 M2 M2 |
| Scottish Highers | AAABB |
| Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels | B + AB |
| Access to HE | Entry requirements for mature students |
| Other qualifications |
Other UK qualifications
Other EU/international qualifications |
Other requirements
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| If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department | |
Modules - what you study and when
The modules listed below are examples from the last academic year. There may be some changes before you start your course. For the very latest module information, check with the department direct.
Human Communication Sciences website
First year
Core modules:
Optional modules:
| Cognitive Psychology I | |
| Developmental Psychology I | |
| Language cognition and communication in adults 1 | |
| Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology I | |
| Social Psychology I | |
Second year
Core modules:
| Developmental disorders of communication | |
| Speech and Hearing Science | |
| Research Methods and Statistics | |
Optional modules:
Third year
Core modules:
| Dissertation | |
| Extended Essay in Human Communication Sciences | |
Optional modules:
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers.
In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Learning and assessment
These figures give an indication of how you'll learn and be assessed. They're a combined average of all the years of the course. The learning and assessment percentages could vary depending on the modules you choose.
| Learning | |
| Scheduled teaching | 15% |
| Independent study | 84% |
| Placement | 0% |
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Assessment |
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| Exams/tests | 58% |
| Coursework | 42% |
| Practical | 0% |
Human Communication Sciences
Our on-site communication clinic gives you the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience during your degree. Our courses are taught by some of Britain's leading experts in the field. What they teach is often based on their own internationally recognised research. We'll give you detailed feedback on all your work and one-to-one support throughout your degree.
We're part of the University's Heath Sciences School in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health.
What our graduates do
Our Speech and Language Sciences course can be tailored to suit a variety of interests. Graduates will be well-placed for careers in education, psychology, social work, audiology and speech and language therapy.
Our Speech and Language Therapy graduates are recognised as qualified speech and language therapists. They go on to rewarding careers in paediatrics, children's special needs, adult learning disability and adult neurology. Many also go on to postgraduate education and research.
Student profile
"It is one of the top universities for speech and language therapy. The department is really nice. It is set up as a clinic so people get speech therapy here."
Anneleen Verlinden
Speech Science
You have the option to spend part of your course overseas through the Study Abroad or Erasmus programmes.
Apply for this course
Make sure you've done everything you need to do before you apply:
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Admissions Secretary
Human Communication Sciences in the Health Sciences School
Telephone
+44 (0)114 222 2405
Email
hcs-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
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