Speech and Language Therapy entry 2012

hi just joined the forum and was wondering if anyone has applied to the scottish unis? xxx

I know that in theory, all the courses should be regarded fairly equally because they all have to cover the same things, but does anyone know if this is actually true or if some places have a better reputation for SLT than others?

I don't think reputation is affected by course content alone. Things like how the placements are organised, the quality of teaching and research, the facilities etc. can all affect rep. Also, some unis exceed the NHS requirements by offering more placement hours etc, so that's also something to consider. Ultimately though, uni is what you make of it so choosing where you go is really a matter of preference...

Just to add to what Spence_LJS said, in terms of job prospects, all the universities rank the same in employers' eyes, as so few universities offer SLT that they can't afford to be picky. It is one of those careers where your own merits really shine through, rather than relying on university reputation, as it is all very person-centred.

Thank you both for the info When I was choosing the ones I wanted to apply to (Reading, Newcastle, UEA, Manchester and City) I took things like facilities into account anyway so it should be fine!

Just to add to what Spence_LJS said, in terms of job prospects, all the universities rank the same in employers' eyes, as so few universities offer SLT that they can't afford to be picky. It is one of those careers where your own merits really shine through, rather than relying on university reputation, as it is all very person-centred.

Me!! I'm so excited to see another Scottish applicant, I thought I was alone haha! Where have you applied to? I've got an unconditional from Strathclyde, still waiting on QMU and Newcastle but I think Strath is my first choice =) Have you heard anything back? xx

Oh my word! I am in exactly the same situation! hahaa That's where I've applied to and have my unconditional from Strathclyde! spooky :L xxx

That's strange! I knew there had to be more Scottish people out there! Congrats on your unconditional! Is Strathclyde your first choice? Are you still at school? =) xx

hahaa thanks you too! still deciding which one's my first choice :/ such a difficult decision to make! yeah i am , you? xxx

Yeah it is hard! I liked Newcastle, but I'm from Glasgow so it's tempting just to stay put! I'm at uni already, I graduate from my French degree in June, so it would be nice to finally move back to Glasgow! Where are you from? xx

hahaa yeah i can imagine it would be nice to be back home I'm from Aberdeen so there's no option for me of staying home but i think i'm wanting to stay in Scotland. Newcastle just seems so far away! :L xxx

Thank you both for the info When I was choosing the ones I wanted to apply to (Reading, Newcastle, UEA, Manchester and City) I took things like facilities into account anyway so it should be fine!

Hey We have the same choices, but i'm Sheffield instead of City. When are you submitting your application? It's all very exciting

Ah are you looking forward to moving out? Yeah, Newcastle looks great but just a wee bit too far! Did you go to the Strath open day? I missed it cos I was on holiday, but went to the QMU one - thought the uni was a bit small for my liking!

I'm pretty sure I'll be submitting it at the very last possible moment xD I'm heading into my old school tommorrow to beg my old teachers for a reference and then hopefully heading off to do some shadowing on the 9th and 10th and writing my PS after that so yeah... very last minute!

Yeah I kinda am yeah i did, seems really good. Nothing like as modern as QMU but the lecturers all seemed really nice and the place had a good vibe Yeah QMU is pretty tiny, think there's only like 4000 - 5000 students that go there!

Yeah, the Strath buildings and stuff aren't the nicest are they?! I'm mad I didn't get to meet lecturers and stuff, but I think they have like an applicants day in March time so that'll be good =) maybe see you there! x

Wow, very last minute then! I spent absolutely ages on my PS, I can't imagine having to get it done that fast You could try writing a few bits of it before your shadowing sessions, like the introduction and end, to cut down on the stress What A-levels did you do before Oxford?

Yeah, I've made a start on it and I've got a vague idea of how I want it to go. Fortunately perfectionism isn't one of my flaws I did English, history and economics. Luckily I used to live in Scotland so I've got highers too, including biology which means I can apply to Newcastle.