Speech and Language Sciences

Academic excellence for business and the professions

BSc Speech and Language Therapy & BSc Speech and Language Science

Welcome to our Open Day

27th September 2014

School of Health Sciences

Overview

• Why choose to study at City University London?• The School of Health Sciences

– Strengths of the Division of Language and Communication Science

– Our Courses

• Why choose Speech and Language Therapy?– Information about the profession

• Why choose Speech and Language Science?


Why choose to study at City?


City University London - leading global university committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions

90% of students are satisfied with the quality of their education

(2013 National Student Survey)

Top 10 in the UK for international students

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014)

Top 5% of universities in the world

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/14)

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Research in 15 areas of a quality comparable with the best in the world

(2008 Research Assessment Exercise)

Top 10 in the UK for graduate salaries

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014; Lloyds Bank University Quality of Student Life Survey 2013)


• 17,000 students • 9,000 undergraduates in five Schools on around 50 courses • About 55% of our students are from the UK, 15% from the rest of

the EU and 30% from outside the EU • 3,000 students will start their undergraduate studies with you

Our students


No. 1in London for Nursing courses. (Guardian University Guide 2013 and the Times Good University Guide 2013)

£25,000 average starting salary for undergraduate degree graduates

94%of our under -graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months after graduation

120 years of experience in training health professionals

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distinct areas with state-of-the-art clinical skills suites and laboratories for nursing, midwifery, radiography, optometry and speech and language therapy 130+

academic staff who are leading health educators, practitioners and researchers

The School of Health Sciences - world-leading centre for education, applied healthcare research and interdisciplinary practice.

No. 1 in London and 2nd in the country for Speech and Language for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2014)


Our staff

• Clinical experience• Research active• Informing best practice and policy• Author of core textbooks

Networking Events and Lectures• The Dean’s Lecture Series: with our leading Professors and external

speakers who are key figures in the health and social care sector.


Our courses

We offer a wide range of courses for those who want to work in healthcare (pre

registration) and those who already work in the sector (post-registration) at

different levels:

• Undergraduate• Top-up degrees• Conversion degrees

In various areas such as:

Health Management, Policy and Research; Long Term Conditions and Long Term Care; Mental Health; Midwifery; Nursing; Optometry; Public Health; Radiography; and Speech and Language Therapy and Science.

• Masters• CPPD• Research – PhDs


Language and Communication Science Courses

• Largest provider of SLT courses in the UK

• BSc SLT

• PGDip / MSc SLT

• Non-clinical UG programme

• BSc Speech and Language Science

• Specialist MScs for qualified SLTs & Teachers

• MSc Advanced Practice in Health & Social

Care (Speech, Language and Comm)

• MSc Speech, Language and

Communication Needs in Schools:

Advanced Practice


Language and Communication Science Division

• 26 teaching staff including 13 SLTs

• Staff expertise in all specialist areas

• External clinical tutors drawn from

practice

• SLT emphasis on development of

clinical skills

• In-house clinic, The Compass Centre

• International exchange opportunities


Undergraduate and Pre-registration Courses

• BSc Speech and Language Science:– 3 years, 10 self-funded places per year

• BSc Speech and Language Therapy:– 4 years, 38 NHS funded places per year

• Post Graduate Diploma Speech and Language Therapy:– 2 years, 78 NHS funded places per year

• MSc Conversion– Optional, a further 6 months - 1 year (self-funded,

currently £2000)


Why choose Speech and Language Therapy?



‘There has not been one day since I graduated that I have regretted my choice of career. I work in a language unit attached to a school and enjoy delivering training to parents, teachers and others about how they can help the children in their care.’

Marion Jones, SLT

‘I wanted a career that involved communication and working with adults and children. I also wanted to use my bilingual skills within my work.’

Sunita Shah, SLT



‘I am actually doing the job that I always hoped to be doing ....

I manage a team of therapists and assistants and our focus is on prevention of problems and early intervention ... I enjoy being flexible and creative in my work and I encourage the whole team to act on their ideas.’

Emma Cahill, SLT Manager

and Clinical Tutor at City University London


What is Speech and Language Therapy?

Speech and Language Therapists work with:• Children with speech and language difficulties• People who have had a stroke or other brain diseases• People who stammer• People with learning difficulties• People with voice problems• People with head and neck cancer• People with swallowing problems• Deaf people


What do Speech and Language Therapists do?

• Find out about the communication problem

• Provide therapy to:

- Reduce the problem

- Help the person communicate better

• Advise parents/relatives/friends

• Carry out research

• Manage services


Where do Speech and Language Therapists work?

• Health centres

• Hospitals

• Schools

• Day centres

• Universities

• Charities

• Independent practice


Career Progression in

• Clinical Specialisation

• Management

• Research

• Education


Salary Expectations

• New graduates

£21,000 +

• 5 years experience

£35,000 +

• Senior managers

£55,000 +


BSc Speech and Language Therapy


What will you learn?

Disorders of Communication in children and adults e.g.

• Speech

• Language

• Voice

• Stammering

• Swallowing problems


Supporting subject include:

• Psychology

• Anatomy and physiology

• Phonetics

• Linguistics

• Audiology

• Research


How will you learn?

• Lectures

• Small groups

• Labs

• Self-directed workshops

• Web-based exercises

• Clinical placements

• Intensive teaching

schedule


Where will you learn?

• In the University

• In placements

• Through discussion with colleagues

and through reading


Types of placements

• Hospitals

• Health Centres

• Schools

• Specialist centres and programmes

• The on-site clinic ‘Compass Centre’


Clinical placements

• Throughout SLT programme:• Nursery placement year 1 • Weekly placements spring term year 1, autumn and

spring year 2 and 3• Large summer block placement year 2 and 3• Large spring block placement year 4

• Supported by Clinical Tutor and Practice Educator

• Clinical hours exceed minimum requirement


How are you assessed?

• Exams

• Course work

• Online assessments

• Team work (e.g. design a leaflet)

• Projects

• Practical assessments

Clinical assessment

• Ongoing clinical evaluation

• Clinical portfolios

• Information gathering, assessment, therapy, goal

planning, clinical documentation, self appraisal

• Video based clinical examinations

• Clinical practice, professional discussion


NHS support

• Bursary and fees for home students

• Fees for EU Students

• Overseas students are self funding


Entry requirements

• 3 A-Levels or equivalent: 380 points e.g. AAB + C at AS

• Access to HE Diploma in relevant Health or Science

subject

• English and Maths GCSE at C or above or equivalent

• IELTS score 7.5 (if not previously studied in English)

• Need to demonstrate knowledge of profession (e.g. through

voluntary/work experience).


Graduates from City SLT

Include:

• Clinical Specialists

• Senior Health Service Managers

• Research Leaders

• Heads of Education Departments


‘The course is exciting, challenging and rewarding with an

emphasis on both academic and clinical achievement. It gives

a strong grounding in the theory as well as an understanding

of the day to day life of a speech and language therapist. This

course has equipped me with the necessary background

knowledge and practical skills for my first speech and

language therapy post … I feel ready for the challenge

ahead.’

Niamh Devane, Graduate from City BSc in Speech and Language Therapy


BSc Speech and Language Science


Why choose Speech and Language Science?

• Provides students with an education about how

communication develops, works and can break down, which

is underpinned by scholarship and research.

• Suitable for students with an interest in language and

communication and related areas and who are considering a

range of career options.

• Leads to careers opportunities in which communication skills

are central.


Subject areas

• Shares modules with SLT course• Language development, linguistics, phonetics, language

processing• Normal and disordered communication• Psychology • Sociology• Instrumental analysis of speech• Forensic analysis of speech • Sociolinguistics• Language and gender• Research


Programme structure

• 3 year degree

• 10 places per year

• Diverse teaching and learning methods


SLS Professional Mentoring Scheme

• Year 2 and 3 SLS students are assigned Professional Mentors in the workplace who support, advise and guide them towards personal and professional development.

• Largely from PR, HR and charitable sectors

• Mentors local to City University London

• Meetings every 2-4 weeks from November until April

• Sessions include developing CVs and interview skills


SLS career opportunities

• Our second cohort graduated in June 2014.

• SLS graduates have gone on to join our PG SLT course*, PG

Audiology courses, and into teaching and PR.

• http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/speech-and-language-

science

*Graduates who attain a 2:1 or better are guaranteed to be offered a place on

our PGDip SLT course.

http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/speech-and-language-science

http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/speech-and-language-science


Applying for the SLS course

• 3 A-Levels or equivalent: 340 points – e.g. AAB, or ABB + AS

• Access to HE Diploma in relevant Health or Science subject

• IELTS 6.5

• English and Maths GCSE at C or above

• Mature and non-traditional applicants encouraged

• Not NHS funded, students are fee paying


Student support on the SLT and SLS courses

• Personal Tutor + Senior Personal Tutor

• Module, Year and Programme Leads

• Clinical Tutors (SLT)

• Practice Educator (SLT)

• Professional Mentor (SLS)

• University Counselling & Advisory

Services

• University Disability Office


Other support

• Student Help desk – Myddelton Street Building• Student Centre• Library services• IT support• Students’ Union• Sport and fitness• Social activities


Quality of the courses

- Student feedbackExcellent feedback from students on learning and teaching:

2014 National Student Survey

• Overall satisfaction 97%

• Staff are good at explaining things 97%

• The course is intellectually stimulating 100%

• “Lecturers are extremely knowledgeable about their subjects and are excited to

teach.”

• “The best thing about the course is the quality of the teaching! I have thoroughly

enjoyed having the opportunity to learn from so many inspiring, engaging,

knowledgeable and enthusiastic lecturers who put so much effort into our education.”


Quality of the courses

- Recent awards

• The University Teaching Award 2013 and 2014 for the School of Health Sciences went to LCS staff.

• http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/speech-and-language-therapy

• School video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttkj8CLR9pc

http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/speech-and-language-therapy



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttkj8CLR9pc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttkj8CLR9pc


Deadline for undergraduate applications: Jan 2015 (UCAS deadline)

• The Lord Mayor of London’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence of £500 (SLT) and £2,000 (SLS) for highly qualified students

• Accommodation guarantee even if you live in London• Competitive pricing, around £140 per week• All halls in Zone 1 within walking distance• Guarantee includes Liberty Court in nearby Farringdon• Liberty Court can be viewed by booking one of our Accommodation Tours

City offers: scholarships and competitive accommodation

Student facilities

Our state-of-the-art facilities provide a unique environment for studying, socialising and building your professional network

Coming later this year:

– New Students’ Union café/bar

– Refurbished CitySport

What should I do to get the most from the Open Day?• Tour of facilities

• Visit the School Information stand in the Common Room, College Building, with Academic and Admissions staff and Student Ambassadors

• Further information about the School:– www.city.ac.uk/health – 020 7040 5000– [email protected]

– Social media / current students:

Follow us on Facebook

www.facebook.com/cityhealthsciences

Follow us on Twitter

www.twitter.com/cityunihealth

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See your guide for more…

See the Open Day Guide for details of talks or what to visit:

• Talks

• Campus tours

• Student life and support

• Admissions

• Accommodation

• Finance

• Library

• Student Union


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