Speech and language therapy

That could be at any point from birth through to old age, and problems could range from voice disorders to selective mutism, to recovery from throat cancer. But the work of a Speech and Language Therapist doesn’t stop there. It also includes helping children and adults with feeding and swallowing issues too.

Here at Essex, we focus on a holistic approach which enables patients to maximise their independence in their social, academic and working lives.  We use a range of learning techniques to help you build your knowledge of a wide range of conditions and challenges.  Successful completion of our pre-registration BSc Speech and Language Therapy course or our Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship means you’re eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and start your career as a Speech and Language Therapist.  For those who have already studied at undergraduate level, we also offer MSc Speech and Language Therapy which is also a pre-registration course.

When you choose to study with us, you'll gain more than just a qualification.  You'll be part of our learning community, and we've got plenty to offer. Check out our facilities, and find out more about our School of Health and Social Care.

If you're thinking about applying for one of our courses, make sure you read through our helpful tips on what we're looking for in your personal statement, and how to prepare for an interview with us.

Speech and language therapy courses 

Our course is a two-year fast-track programme for graduates with a related degree (psychology; language and linguistics; social science; biological sciences; medical sciences or equivalent). It is a client-focused programme which uses problem-based learning methods to integrate theory and clinical practice. You will undertake day visits and blocks of practice education with speech and language therapists in the workplace.

When you choose to study with us, you'll gain more than just a qualification.  You'll be part of our learning community, and we've got plenty to offer.  Check out our facilities, and find out more about the School of Health and Social Care.

If your thinking about applying for one of our courses, make sure you read through our helpful tips on what we're looking for in your personal statement, and how to prepare for an interview with us.

As a research student at Essex, you’ll work at the heart of our internationally acknowledged and well-connected research community. 

We offer world-class supervision and training opportunities, and encourage you to engage with other researchers, professionals, practitioners and research users, where possible.

When you choose to study with us, you'll gain more than just a qualification.  You'll be part of our learning community, and we've got plenty to offer. Check out our facilities, and find out more about the School of Health and Social Care here.

Our research is organised into four research groups: Public health and social policy, Assessment and management of neuro-developmental and acquired disorders, Physical and mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and Pedagogy research for health and social care.  Explore each group to find out more about our current projects and doctoral research, as well as a list of our academic staff, research staff and postgraduate students associated with each group.

Read more about our portfolio of courses, as well as hints and tips on making your application.