Speech & Language Therapy 2015

Hi all, I am applying for Birmingham City University for the 3 year under grad course in speech therapy. I have already undertaken a full degree in English language and linguistics, where I obtained a 2:1. I found my modules in psycholingustics and phonology fascinating, so I really hope I get a place at BCU for Sept. I've just sent off my application today and I am very, very nervous Are there any other applicants with a degree? Im worried that it will be against me having a degree, but hopefully not!

Aimee x

There are 4 guys at MMU this year

I'm a guy applying for the 2015 cycle so you're not the only one buddy 😊

I work in schools and colleges as a welfare officer so I have a bit of experience of working with children.

Congratulations to those who have just received offers!

When I was at the Birmingham City interview there were a few boys there!!

Experience wise:
Spoken with a private based speech therapist and observed a session
Spoken with a NHS based speech therapist
I took part in a beach mission where I worked with kids
I babysit (not sure if this counts for much but I threw it in my personal statement!


By the way... Is anyone on here also expecting a reply from Birmingham City any time soon?


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I seen 1 guy at the interviews last year and haven't seen any this year. Its a female dominant profession I think. But if you go ahead with it, I reckon a guy would have more chance at getting a job because it's rare so you'll be special haha.

I've shadowed a speech therapist in a hospital, worked with mentally ill adults, worked on a dementia unit and also with children with special needs. Experience doesn't mean much however if you can't apply well what you have learnt

There was me and another guy who commented infrequently last year. You will in most likely be the only guy at your interview and on your course if successful.

Newcastle have three guys this year which is very rare. The previous year they had one and he dropped out.
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No, still waiting. I had the interview two weeks ago and didn't do as well as I should have, so not that hopeful.

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Oh, I'm sure you did really well. I know what you might feel though. I felt okay immediately after, but having had a few weeks to think and reflect, I think I might have waffled in the written part and didn't say as much or as succinctly as I could have. Not nerves necessarily - more like overexcited and my brain was too fast and pen too slow. I had to leave out things as I didn't have enough space/time to write!

I am so pleased offers are coming in. I haven't heard back from BCU yet and hope I will after Christmas. I hope x million it is a "Yes" but I am worried it might be a "No" as I only applied there. I am nervous about any UCAS updates now offers from them have started coming! Fingers crossed!

Ah sweet - nice experience! Glad I'm not the only one, where are you applying too?

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I've applied to Reading, DMU, UEA, Sheffield and Leeds. So far I have had an interview at DMU, a questionnaire from Reading and an E-mail from UEA telling me they will consider me in January once all applications are in. Still waiting to hear from Sheffield and Leeds so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Hey Aimee, at least you've completed yours! where did you study? I did Lang and Ling 1st (and currently 2nd) year at Essex; I decided to apply this year rather than wasting time and having e-mailed the unis I've applied to and been told they'd accept my transfer you're more than fine! BCU was one of them so since you've graduated you'll be in a stronger position then I am.

I went to Wolverhampton University, as I wanted to be close to home and same again. I've only applied to BCU, so I am putting all my eggs in one basket! If they don't mind you just doing the two years, then theres no worry in not completing it. What about you?

At BCU is it JUST written interview or also a verbal one? I shall get my reading glasses on tonight in prep of an interview offer!

Im worried after seeing all of these conditional offers from BCU, I hope they have some left to give. Are offers first come first served?

Aimee

It's a written interview only, at BCU. I am sure there will be plenty of places left, apparently they have an intake of around 70 each year.

Hey Aimee, at least you've completed yours! where did you study? I did Lang and Ling 1st (and currently 2nd) year at Essex; I decided to apply this year rather than wasting time and having e-mailed the unis I've applied to and been told they'd accept my transfer you're more than fine! BCU was one of them so since you've graduated you'll be in a stronger position then I am.

I went to Wolverhampton University, as I wanted to be close to home and same again. I've only applied to BCU, so I am putting all my eggs in one basket! If they don't mind you just doing the two years, then theres no worry in not completing it. What about you?

At BCU is it JUST written interview or also a verbal one? I shall get my reading glasses on tonight in prep of an interview offer!

Im worried after seeing all of these conditional offers from BCU, I hope they have some left to give. Are offers first come first served?

Aimee

OMG just been offered a place at Cardiff Met!!! So HAPPY! YAY!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! So glad you've heard back!!!

Is this your 2nd cycle or something? Ahh being special sounds good to me - I'll take that. Tbh, I used that line already when I applied for a Language analysis placement @ my uni; I was like I need this opportunity to help me break into the female dominated profession of SaLT and some bs about boys being more responsive to a male therapist than a female therapist - so I'm not going to complain to much. Your experience is amazing though!