Speech & Language Therapy 2015

I'm currently studying Psychology, sociology and law, but i'm thinking of taking up AS biology as it may appeal to the universities more. As well as completing work experience during the October half term. I've thought about BCU, City, reading so far. But what appeals universities, from what I've read some of those who have applied don't receive an even if they meet the requirements?

I'm currently studying Psychology, sociology and law, but i'm thinking of taking up AS biology as it may appeal to the universities more. As well as completing work experience during the October half term. I've thought about BCU, City, reading so far. But what appeals universities, from what I've read some of those who have applied don't receive an even if they meet the requirements?

I'm currently studying Psychology, sociology and law, but i'm thinking of taking up AS biology as it may appeal to the universities more. As well as completing work experience during the October half term. I've thought about BCU, City, reading so far. But what appeals universities, from what I've read some of those who have applied don't receive an even if they meet the requirements?

Psychology and sociology will be looked on favourably (they are usually on the list of preferred subjects - I did both of these too). Biology AS would be useful - a further option might be English language if you didn't want to do biology.

I didn't apply to any of your choices - I applied to the more northern unis as I live in the north west. City used to have the highest entry requirements but it is a larger course and is often in clearing. Birmingham have lower grade requirements (hence often ends up as insurance choice if people are lucky enough to get more than one offer). Reading used to do a written interview sent to your home whereas most other unis insist on personal attendance at interview days (which usually include a written aspect).

As someone else has said each uni seems to have different criteria but usually if you meet their entry requirements exam wise and have a decent PS that shows evidence of true interest you will usually get an invite to interview - after that is anyone's guess as to whether you will get an offer. Its a long drawn out process so be warned. Watched my friends just getting offers when I was still attending interviews - its not easy.

Good luck

Hi, I applied to both City and Reading and am off to Reading in September. If the course doesn't ask for a specific a level, which neither City or Reading do, then don't worry about picking an extra one up. If you want to do Biology because your interested then go for it, but universities only tend to care if your planning on taking it onto A2. And its better to get 3 amazing a levels then 3 good a levels and an AS. If that makes sense?

So onto what appeals, again it depends on the university. But a good personal statement that shows that you have researched into SLT, that you know your potential clients, the disorders you'll be working with etc. And thats shows your passionate. Some good traits to emphasise, are good problem solving skills, good communication, compassionate and resilient.

But from the sounds of it you'll do great, you've got some varied a levels which shows a well rounded student and you've got your work experience which will be really helpful come university interviews. Good Luck

Sorry if you don't mind me asking what alevels did you study? And do you what the difference was between you and your friends personal statement?(basically as to why you got an offer way before your friends). And thankyou for explaining about the different unis, I would definitely apply to Manchester uni but I've read that it's quite strict during the process?

Sorry you don't mind me asking what alevels you studied and what unis did you apply to? What was the process like when applying and after receiving offers? Thank you

Sorry if you don't mind me asking what alevels did you study? And do you what the difference was between you and your friends personal statement?(basically as to why you got an offer way before your friends). And thankyou for explaining about the different unis, I would definitely apply to Manchester uni but I've read that it's quite strict during the process?

I haven't been on here in a while but I hope everyone got the results they were hoping for! So who is heading to the University of Manchester in September? I am going into my second year so feel free to ask me anything about Manchester

Hey!

Firstly, congratulations to those who have got their results and places on the course! If you haven't, there are alternatives, so don't give up.

I've just been trying to catch up on all that's been said on here! I'd just like to say, as someone who has completed first year, that yes, it is a demanding course - but I wouldn't say first year has been much more difficult than A levels in someways (academically). It's demanding in a sense that it encourages you to develop as a person, and makes you question some of your views on subjects and can help you be more open minded. Although I'm a bit nervous to go into second year (where we go on placement in October), it's all a learning process, and no one expects you to be some sort of perfect SLT yet - in fact they never will do, you'll always be learning, adapting, and developing as a person and a professional throughout the career!

I wish I had enjoyed my first year a bit more and not stressed so much, it's really not worth it. If you put in the effort, you'll find you reap the rewards - it is a very rewarding course

If anyone has any questions about first year at BCU, please feel free to ask

Hi, and thank you for your offering to help us 'newbies'! Roughly when can we realistically expect to receive our enrolment email from BCU, and what exactly can we expect to do at the Welcome Week? I'm in two minds about attending, but only because i'll have to really switch up childcare for that week? TIA for any reply!

I am looking to start university in 2016, I was planning on doing a childhood studies degree course for three years and then a postgraduate degree for two years in speech and language therapy. any advice?

I'd say in all honesty that you could be wasting your time and money. First, the postgraduate route is fiercely competitive and a large proportion of the people who apply for that route end up on an undergraduate route anyway, so it's not the most financially viable plan. Second, there's talk of funding being cut for these courses and the general advice would be to make hay while the sun shines. Third, if you know this is what you want to do then you really don't need to do another degree first and there is always the option of doing a Master's degree later in something that interests you at considerably less cost and time.

Finally, your choice of degree may not be a facilitator. MMU's Master's route for example specifies a degree in psychology and favour is given to degrees in the straight biological or psychological sciences for many other courses.

I'm not saying that what you're proposing isn't viable because it is, but I would say you're delaying unnecessarily. If you're proposing this because you don't think your A levels will be good enough, just be aware that meeting the minimum standard of a 2:1 degree is not guaranteed and then you'd cut yourself out of the running all together, so it's not necessarily a good roundabout route in either. I just don't think it's particularly sound as a plan going forward. A route in retrospect maybe, but not a good roadmap. I'd concentrate on getting your A levels up to standard if this is what you are concerned about now.

Thank you for replying when i looked at undergraduate courses in speech and language therapy the requirements are 3 alevels however i am doing 2 alevels and a BTEC, also lots of universities want biology and psychology which i don't have (i decided i wanted to do speech therapy after picking my alevel subjects).

I would contact the universities and ask them what they would advise. An access course might be best suited to you I would say at this stage though.

whats an access course?