Speech and Language Therapy entry 2012

I want either MMU or Leeds Met, because I don't want to have to do another year degree. I finished a BSc in Anatomy a year and a half ago, then I was teaching TEFL in Ireland for a year and now in Korea. I haven't finished my PS yet, I wanted to be done at the weekend but haven't had a chance yet. Hopefully in the next few days, but I've been snowed under with work!

Sounds like you're well set, good luck with it!

Hi Everyone,

I have been looking at this thread every now and then whilst applying and have finally got around to joining. It is so reassuring to read about people in the same boat! I am applying to both the undergrad and postgrad courses. My first choice would be postgrad, but as it is so competitive I am basically trying to maximise my chances by going for undergrad too. Is anyone else doing this? Any ideas on what the unis will think about this? I can't decide if it makes it look like you really want to do the course or just looks like you are not that committed to the postgrad course...

I got onto the waiting list for the Greenwich course which starts in January, but didn't make it any further. I was feeling reasonably confident after that, but now I have seen how much experience some of the people on here have got I am nervous again!

Would be great to hear from anyone in the same position. Good luck to everyone with your applications X

yeaaah, it's lovely and big, but still feels kinda cosy (if that makes sense? haha) ohh right cool, well that's a really good degree to do before SLT aint it? you'll have a ton of background knowledge for some of the modules well as long as you're passionate about SLT, which you seem to be lol, then I don't think you should have a problem...well done with the 2:1, that's fab! I really can't make up my mind - newcastle and manchester are definitely my favourite uni's out of the one's i've applied to though. is manchester your favourite?

My reference would have good marks then, it was so so lovely! The rest of my application is a bit meh Don't be scared - i'm sure you'll get a place somewhere

Hallo

I'm applying after an English Lang/Lit degree and I'm 23, so we're pretty similar! I don't think it'll be a negative thing at all... I know lots of people applying who are late twenties or thirties, so I think we'll still be fairly youngish! Also, the course seems to favour mature students and I've been told it can sometimes be quite handy on placements.

I've applied to Leeds and Manchester too... but only submitted my app yesterday, so got a long wait!

How long does it take to receive your welcome pack and log-ins for Track??

Also - I went to the Manchester open day but they did say that the room we had the talk in isn't one of their usual lecture rooms. I think they said the usual rooms are pretty old... Other than that though, it seemed like a v organised course.


edit - I asked the lecturer at Manchester if they had many people on the undergrad course who already had degrees, and she said 'yes - about two thirds'!

Yeh, I did a few Eng lang modules. Where did you study? I was in Bangor for 3 years. What degree did you come out with? Have you thought about postgrads? I didn't like the look of Sheffield and didn't want to go further than that really so pulled the plug on postgrads. Where would you like to go?

I received the application pack about a week after applying... no sign of questionnaires yet though.. not looking forward to them after just getting rid of my PS!!!!! Ha!

Yeh, doing think we'l get any offers til next year

Ah that's great then. Yeah definately in halls, I hope the huge workload for SLT doesn't make us miss out on all the parties!

I suppose so, I think it's because in Wales you have to take a second language and presumably they have a lot of welsh applicants. Just more things to differentiate between people really I don't mind really, it's ridiculously difficult to get to Cardiff from where I live.

I love all my choices! Maybe Reading not as much as the rest but only because it's really similar to where I live. I loved Newcastle and Sheffield, but I haven't been able to visit UEA or Manchester properly yet and they look amazing on paper too Is UWIC your first choice?

big congratulations! =D

WELL DONEE You are the first here to get an offer! is UWIC your first choice xx

Well done! When did you submit your application? I submitted mine on Sunday and I kinda regret not applying to UWIC... oh well though!

So you can relax now congrats again.

Hi! What postgrad have you applied for? Im panicking as did really pants in my alevels, really did bad!! But tried hard in my BA degree and came out with a 2:1. What did you get???

Yeh, I did a few Eng lang modules. Where did you study? I was in Bangor for 3 years. What degree did you come out with? Have you thought about postgrads? I didn't like the look of Sheffield and didn't want to go further than that really so pulled the plug on postgrads. Where would you like to go?

I received the application pack about a week after applying... no sign of questionnaires yet though.. not looking forward to them after just getting rid of my PS!!!!! Ha!

Yeh, doing think we'l get any offers til next year

Thanks! Um I can't remember the exact data but I have a feeling it was early October? Well if you regret it you can always change your decisions on track so i wouldn't worry yet! I know I feel like a big weight's been lifted let us know if you hear anything!

I'm off on a 2 day workshop about eating drinking & swallowing difficulties for people with learning disabilities as part of my job training. I think I'm the only one so excited to be going on training!!

Defo have to make room for the parties!! Theres such a good night life in MCR, have you been out there at all?

Hey! How did you view your reference?

Yeah that's true... there's so many people who apply I suppose they ahve to have some sort of filter! Awh that's good! Oh where is it that you live? I've applied to Reading - the SLT clinic and general campus just amazed me! I think because I'm from a small town the idea of a big city is even more exciting :L yep I think it's my first choice, it's difficult though! There's pros and cons for them all I suppose!

Oh you can change it on Track? That's interesting, didn't know that! Will have a look into it. And will do!

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