The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

Speech and Cleft Palate - MSc/Postgraduate Diploma

Department of Human Communication Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health

Further your career with a postgraduate qualification from one of the UK’s leading centres for the education of speech and language therapists and related professionals. You can study full-time, part-time or by distance learning.

About the course

1 year full time/2 years part time by distance learning

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.

Entry requirements

You'll need at least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/pathology, linguistics, psychology or computer sciences. A background in phonetics is necessary for some modules.

English language requirements

IELTS 7 (with no less than 6 in each part) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Grade B or above.

Entry requirements for international students 

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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

MSc only: Research project (your own choice of topic)

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. MSc students are also assessed on their research dissertation.

Fees and funding

The course fee is £X,XXX for UK/EU students and £XX,XXX for international students.

Financial 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
T: +44 (0)114 222 2405

Laura Hayes, MMedSci Clinical Communication Studies


Your career

Your masters will give you the skills and knowledge to make a difference in whatever you go on to do. Our courses provide professional development training or can lead to careers in university teaching and research.

Develop your skills and knowledge

We have a reputation for high-quality teaching and research in the field of human communication and its disorders. Our courses include professional training in speech and language therapy for students looking to enter this as a career, research training leading to a PhD, and professional development courses that can be studied alongside your current job.

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 to inform our teaching, 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