Postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy entry 2013
Hello everyone 
I couldn't see a thread for the postgrad entry 2013, so I thought I would start one - voila!
This is a great place for us to talk about work experience, books, news, applications, interviews - the whole shebang!
Happy posting and the very best of luck to all 
“Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on the tides” - Rita Mae Brown
I couldn't see a thread for the postgrad entry 2013, so I thought I would start one - voila!
This is a great place for us to talk about work experience, books, news, applications, interviews - the whole shebang!
Happy posting and the very best of luck to all
“Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on the tides” - Rita Mae Brown
Scroll to see replies
Ooh i haven't looked at the course at Essex yet.. I kinda just assumed that it would be a bit too much of a trek for me because i live in North West London!
I've been supporting a boy with quite severe speech and language difficulties for the past year and have been working with the SALT that comes in weekly to do little exercises with him, group exercises etc that are on his treatment plan. Gonna be supporting two autistic boys for the next year which should be a new challenge and they see the SALT quite regularly too. I was thinking about asking the SALT if I could shadow her at some point but don't want to be too cheeky!!? In half terms for the past 4 years I've worked with kids aged 4-16 with Special Educational Needs which hopefully should help on my app!! My mum works with adults who have had strokes/ have hearing impairments so i'm gonna do some experience with them at some point to widen my experience.
No reading yet but I've bookmarked a couple of other threads on here and some people have recommended books so will probably order those!
What about you, have you done any work experience/reading? Whereabouts in London are you from?
I've been supporting a boy with quite severe speech and language difficulties for the past year and have been working with the SALT that comes in weekly to do little exercises with him, group exercises etc that are on his treatment plan. Gonna be supporting two autistic boys for the next year which should be a new challenge and they see the SALT quite regularly too. I was thinking about asking the SALT if I could shadow her at some point but don't want to be too cheeky!!? In half terms for the past 4 years I've worked with kids aged 4-16 with Special Educational Needs which hopefully should help on my app!! My mum works with adults who have had strokes/ have hearing impairments so i'm gonna do some experience with them at some point to widen my experience.
No reading yet but I've bookmarked a couple of other threads on here and some people have recommended books so will probably order those!
What about you, have you done any work experience/reading? Whereabouts in London are you from?
@elmo It's a mainstream school but it has quite a few children with statements that attend full time. My other experience is by working with SEN schools and an afterschool club/playscheme..
You've done loads too! it's gonna be so tough but fingers crossed it goes well for both of us! where did you find the courses for postgrad applicants? I went to the City open day a couple of weeks ago and they gave info about one in a hospital that is really close to me, however i'm not sure the school I work at will be willing to give me the time off! Need to check really.
Are you going to spend the next year getting as much experience as possible? What was your degree in btw?
@ Tom - I did a History degree.. The tutors at City said it didn't really matter and that they have applicants from every sort of background. My friend is just finishing the Postgrad course at City and she did a drama degree and told me that some of her coursemates came from arts backgrounds, others linguistics, psychology etc. Did you consider doing the Undergraduate degree in Speech and Language?
You've done loads too! it's gonna be so tough but fingers crossed it goes well for both of us!
where did you find the courses for postgrad applicants? I went to the City open day a couple of weeks ago and they gave info about one in a hospital that is really close to me, however i'm not sure the school I work at will be willing to give me the time off! Need to check really.Are you going to spend the next year getting as much experience as possible? What was your degree in btw?
@ Tom - I did a History degree.. The tutors at City said it didn't really matter and that they have applicants from every sort of background. My friend is just finishing the Postgrad course at City and she did a drama degree and told me that some of her coursemates came from arts backgrounds, others linguistics, psychology etc. Did you consider doing the Undergraduate degree in Speech and Language?
Hi all, hoping to apply for 2013 entry- unsure where yet! Currently working as an ABA tutor at a school for children with autism, we do SALT targets everyday as part of their IEPs. I also have experience working with adults with learning disabilities and bits & bobs of shadowing here and there so I'm trying to broaden my range a bit! Quite a challenge whilst working full-time!
@ karenmg - It's something I've only more recently realised that I would like to consider. I decided to do English Language & French a long time ago because I like them but I had no real job possibilities in mind! It's a bit late to change now and I want to go to Cardiff which doesn't offer the BSc so I guess I will just need to carry on. On the bright side it will give me an alternative if I decide Speech Therapy isn't for me!
Original post by elmo_xo
@AlmostInsane - Hello Your experience so far sounds really good!! What other experience are you hoping to do? I agree, it definitely can be challenging trying to balance work and everything, but it sounds like you’re on the right track!
@AlmostInsane - Hello
Your experience so far sounds really good!! What other experience are you hoping to do? I agree, it definitely can be challenging trying to balance work and everything, but it sounds like you’re on the right track!Hey
well I'm hoping to gain some voluntary work related to stroke/neurological conditions as this is an area I have zero experience in so far. But I'm finding it quite hard to find opportunities that aren't purely during week hours and my availability is limited to evenings/weekends. I'm also going to book the citylit speech therapy as a career course at the end of the year. I've really enjoyed the experience I've gained so far but it's so hard to know if you have enough!Original post by AlmostInsane
Hey well I'm hoping to gain some voluntary work related to stroke/neurological conditions as this is an area I have zero experience in so far. But I'm finding it quite hard to find opportunities that aren't purely during week hours and my availability is limited to evenings/weekends. I'm also going to book the citylit speech therapy as a career course at the end of the year. I've really enjoyed the experience I've gained so far but it's so hard to know if you have enough!
well I'm hoping to gain some voluntary work related to stroke/neurological conditions as this is an area I have zero experience in so far. But I'm finding it quite hard to find opportunities that aren't purely during week hours and my availability is limited to evenings/weekends. I'm also going to book the citylit speech therapy as a career course at the end of the year. I've really enjoyed the experience I've gained so far but it's so hard to know if you have enough!That sounds reasonable! I’m the opposite, as I’m trying to find experience relating to Autism etc. An ABA tutor sounds interesting, is it hard to get into? If you are in London, can you recommend any places that do any training? For the stroke experience, you could try befriending schemes which you might be able to attend on weekends …
Citylit was good! I think I should get commission for advertising it
With regards to the amount of experience, I’m the same. I guess time will tell!
Hey everyone! I'm applying for 2013 entry too...I think I am going to pretty much apply to everywhere that does it, as I dont really mind where I go (although would rather be in London) and am thinking that way it should increase my chances of getting in somewhere...it seems so competitive! Did anyone go to the UCL open day today? it seemed really nice!
Are you guys recent graduates?
Are you guys recent graduates?
Yeah I think QMU will be the only one I'm not applying to...just wouldnt be able to afford those fees! 
I bought a couple of books that were recommended at the open days but havent got as far as to read anything yet haha
work experience wise, I've done a bit of shadowing and got a bit more lined up. Other than that its just volunteering; at playschemes for disabled children, with the Stroke Association, at the hospital etc. I've got a job starting in September in a school as a learning support assistant, so I'm having to try and fit in as much volunteering as possible over the summer as I won't have much free time once I start work! Sounds like you've all got really good experience, it is so difficult to get isn't it!
Yep I've just finished my undergraduate course. I went to the afternoon talk at UCL, what about you?
I bought a couple of books that were recommended at the open days but havent got as far as to read anything yet haha
work experience wise, I've done a bit of shadowing and got a bit more lined up. Other than that its just volunteering; at playschemes for disabled children, with the Stroke Association, at the hospital etc. I've got a job starting in September in a school as a learning support assistant, so I'm having to try and fit in as much volunteering as possible over the summer as I won't have much free time once I start work! Sounds like you've all got really good experience, it is so difficult to get isn't it!
Yep I've just finished my undergraduate course. I went to the afternoon talk at UCL, what about you?
Hi everyone!! so glad i found this page, think all my friends and family are going mad with me talking about SaLT all the time, so its nice to find other people who get it!
I'm hoping to apply for the postgrad for 2013, not quite sure where yet but reading would be ideal (but also possibly most competitive?!).
At the moment i'm doing a PhD in psychology, investigating the links between gesture and language in typical development. So i'm hoping that will go in my favour because i feel like i'm lacking on the experience side :-S I am currently doing volunteer work in a language unit in a school (along side a therapist and specalist teachers). Previously I have been on a couple of NHS introductory workshop type things, been a support worker for deafblind adults for a few years, an ABA tutor, and have 1 day peadiatric shadowing experience. I have booked onto the CityLit course and am hoping to get some NHS work experience soon.
Its really tough, as they really aren't clear on how much experience they want!
Also i read that 'Career in speech therapy book' and found it really good! if anyone has any problems getting hold of it, you can order it direct from the publishers :-)
I'm hoping to apply for the postgrad for 2013, not quite sure where yet but reading would be ideal (but also possibly most competitive?!).
At the moment i'm doing a PhD in psychology, investigating the links between gesture and language in typical development. So i'm hoping that will go in my favour because i feel like i'm lacking on the experience side :-S I am currently doing volunteer work in a language unit in a school (along side a therapist and specalist teachers). Previously I have been on a couple of NHS introductory workshop type things, been a support worker for deafblind adults for a few years, an ABA tutor, and have 1 day peadiatric shadowing experience. I have booked onto the CityLit course and am hoping to get some NHS work experience soon.
Its really tough, as they really aren't clear on how much experience they want!
Also i read that 'Career in speech therapy book' and found it really good! if anyone has any problems getting hold of it, you can order it direct from the publishers :-)
Its nice to know we're all in the same boat anyway!
I missed the UCL open day last week, was it interesting? did they have any advice, tips? any other books or anything? Do you guys know if there are any other open days coming up, or are they all in the new academic year now?
Also, bit random, do you know if any of the uni's would accept deferred entry (e.g. applying this year to start Sept 2014?) Just trying to suss out all my options!
X
I missed the UCL open day last week, was it interesting? did they have any advice, tips? any other books or anything? Do you guys know if there are any other open days coming up, or are they all in the new academic year now?
Also, bit random, do you know if any of the uni's would accept deferred entry (e.g. applying this year to start Sept 2014?) Just trying to suss out all my options!
X
Hi guys,
I'm also looking to apply for a speech therapy postgraduate course. The course at City uni sounds great, especially because its funded by the NHS. What I'm confused about is how some courses are 1 year, others are 2 years and others are 3 years but we get the same qualification? Does anyone know why courses at different unis are different lengths?
Cheers
I'm also looking to apply for a speech therapy postgraduate course. The course at City uni sounds great, especially because its funded by the NHS. What I'm confused about is how some courses are 1 year, others are 2 years and others are 3 years but we get the same qualification? Does anyone know why courses at different unis are different lengths?
Cheers
Original post by Kat86
Hi everyone!! so glad i found this page, think all my friends and family are going mad with me talking about SaLT all the time, so its nice to find other people who get it!
I'm hoping to apply for the postgrad for 2013, not quite sure where yet but reading would be ideal (but also possibly most competitive?!).
At the moment i'm doing a PhD in psychology, investigating the links between gesture and language in typical development. So i'm hoping that will go in my favour because i feel like i'm lacking on the experience side :-S I am currently doing volunteer work in a language unit in a school (along side a therapist and specalist teachers). Previously I have been on a couple of NHS introductory workshop type things, been a support worker for deafblind adults for a few years, an ABA tutor, and have 1 day peadiatric shadowing experience. I have booked onto the CityLit course and am hoping to get some NHS work experience soon.
Its really tough, as they really aren't clear on how much experience they want!
Also i read that 'Career in speech therapy book' and found it really good! if anyone has any problems getting hold of it, you can order it direct from the publishers :-)
I'm hoping to apply for the postgrad for 2013, not quite sure where yet but reading would be ideal (but also possibly most competitive?!).
At the moment i'm doing a PhD in psychology, investigating the links between gesture and language in typical development. So i'm hoping that will go in my favour because i feel like i'm lacking on the experience side :-S I am currently doing volunteer work in a language unit in a school (along side a therapist and specalist teachers). Previously I have been on a couple of NHS introductory workshop type things, been a support worker for deafblind adults for a few years, an ABA tutor, and have 1 day peadiatric shadowing experience. I have booked onto the CityLit course and am hoping to get some NHS work experience soon.
Its really tough, as they really aren't clear on how much experience they want!
Also i read that 'Career in speech therapy book' and found it really good! if anyone has any problems getting hold of it, you can order it direct from the publishers :-)
Your PhD sounds so interesting. I'm sure that it will stand in your favour when you apply! All your experience sounds excellent though, I doubt you'll have any problems getting a place.
Reading is a great university, I studied there recently, and obviously it's really good for SLT. I would recommend applying
I may try and get hold of that book as several people have mentioned it now!
Original post by karenmg
Ooh i haven't looked at the course at Essex yet.. I kinda just assumed that it would be a bit too much of a trek for me because i live in North West London!
I've been supporting a boy with quite severe speech and language difficulties for the past year and have been working with the SALT that comes in weekly to do little exercises with him, group exercises etc that are on his treatment plan. Gonna be supporting two autistic boys for the next year which should be a new challenge and they see the SALT quite regularly too. I was thinking about asking the SALT if I could shadow her at some point but don't want to be too cheeky!!? In half terms for the past 4 years I've worked with kids aged 4-16 with Special Educational Needs which hopefully should help on my app!! My mum works with adults who have had strokes/ have hearing impairments so i'm gonna do some experience with them at some point to widen my experience.
No reading yet but I've bookmarked a couple of other threads on here and some people have recommended books so will probably order those!
What about you, have you done any work experience/reading? Whereabouts in London are you from?
I've been supporting a boy with quite severe speech and language difficulties for the past year and have been working with the SALT that comes in weekly to do little exercises with him, group exercises etc that are on his treatment plan. Gonna be supporting two autistic boys for the next year which should be a new challenge and they see the SALT quite regularly too. I was thinking about asking the SALT if I could shadow her at some point but don't want to be too cheeky!!? In half terms for the past 4 years I've worked with kids aged 4-16 with Special Educational Needs which hopefully should help on my app!! My mum works with adults who have had strokes/ have hearing impairments so i'm gonna do some experience with them at some point to widen my experience.
No reading yet but I've bookmarked a couple of other threads on here and some people have recommended books so will probably order those!
What about you, have you done any work experience/reading? Whereabouts in London are you from?
You should definitely ask that SLT if you can shadow her. What have you got to lose? It's so difficult to get shadowing experience, so seize any opportunity!!
Hello everyone
I thought I'd join this thread as I used last year's one and found it really useful.
I applied for postgrad SLT last year but was unsuccessful so I want to apply again this year, and possibly to more universities this time.
When I applied last year my experience was mainly having done 4 months volunteering one day a week in a Early Years centre for children with autism and learning disabilities, 4 months on a research support placement (one day a week) in an NHS SLT Research Unit, a few sessions of peer support work with a man who has muscular dystrophy, and half a day shadowing in a paediatric unit. I also talked about have read the Diving Bell and Butterfly in my application. This year when I apply I can say I've done 9 months of full-time Support Work with adults who have LD and Autism, and another day of shadowing in a brain injury unit. I really hope this is enough. I certainly feel like I've learnt a lot more about different communication difficulties people have since I last applied, which I guess is what's important for your application.
It's so fiercely competitive that I'm already nervous about applying!
I thought I'd join this thread as I used last year's one and found it really useful.
I applied for postgrad SLT last year but was unsuccessful so I want to apply again this year, and possibly to more universities this time.
When I applied last year my experience was mainly having done 4 months volunteering one day a week in a Early Years centre for children with autism and learning disabilities, 4 months on a research support placement (one day a week) in an NHS SLT Research Unit, a few sessions of peer support work with a man who has muscular dystrophy, and half a day shadowing in a paediatric unit. I also talked about have read the Diving Bell and Butterfly in my application. This year when I apply I can say I've done 9 months of full-time Support Work with adults who have LD and Autism, and another day of shadowing in a brain injury unit. I really hope this is enough. I certainly feel like I've learnt a lot more about different communication difficulties people have since I last applied, which I guess is what's important for your application.
It's so fiercely competitive that I'm already nervous about applying!
Original post by amylburgess
Hi guys,
I'm also looking to apply for a speech therapy postgraduate course. The course at City uni sounds great, especially because its funded by the NHS. What I'm confused about is how some courses are 1 year, others are 2 years and others are 3 years but we get the same qualification? Does anyone know why courses at different unis are different lengths?
Cheers
I'm also looking to apply for a speech therapy postgraduate course. The course at City uni sounds great, especially because its funded by the NHS. What I'm confused about is how some courses are 1 year, others are 2 years and others are 3 years but we get the same qualification? Does anyone know why courses at different unis are different lengths?
Cheers
Hi, as far as i know all the courses in England are funded by the NHS. Although each uni has a limited number of places and i think City has the most funded places ( i think about 80) whereas others are much smaller (i think reading has 11 places)
As for lengths of courses, undergrad courses are 3-4 years fulltime, i think some you can do this part time (e.g. Birmingham) upto 6 years. Postgrad courses are all 2 years full time. I'm not sure which courses you have looked at that are 1 year, but i'm guessing that it is a masters course for if you are already a therapist and want to specialise in a particular area. If you are looking to qualify as a SaLT then its 2 years.
Hope this helps! and please correct me if you dont think this is accurate!
Kat
x
Original post by elmo_xo
That sounds reasonable! I’m the opposite, as I’m trying to find experience relating to Autism etc. An ABA tutor sounds interesting, is it hard to get into? If you are in London, can you recommend any places that do any training? For the stroke experience, you could try befriending schemes which you might be able to attend on weekends …
Citylit was good! I think I should get commission for advertising it
With regards to the amount of experience, I’m the same. I guess time will tell!
Citylit was good! I think I should get commission for advertising it
With regards to the amount of experience, I’m the same. I guess time will tell!
Apologies for the late reply, thanks for the befriending recommendations! I got my job just by chance as I was looking for a new work position related to autism & an ABA tutor post appeared on a website at a school in my area. I had minimal experience working with children, having mainly worked with adults with learning disabilities, but this wasn't a problem. If you're enthusiastic & willing to undertake training then it's not a hard area to get into. ABA is an area I've found really interesting & as one of the main focuses of our school is improving the children's communication (in all it's many forms!) it's excellent experience for SALT.
I'm not based in London unfortunately but lots of ABA positions are advertised through this site: http://vbcommunity.org.uk/ and some offer training to graduates looking to gain experience for speech therapy/ed psychology. These positions are often part time hours so they're pretty easy to fit around other commitments. There is also an organisation called UK Young Autism Project who I know often advertise for tutors in the London area through their website. Finally, there is also a list of ABA schools on the Ambitious About Autism website- a lot of the schools advertise job vacancies through their own sites listed on there so it could be worth seeing if there are any positions available in your area
Has anyone got any books they'd recommend reading? I have the Career in Speech & Lang Therapy one which is brilliant. & I've just started The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker which I'm enjoying (when I have the time to read it!).
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- Help - speech and language therapy or play specialist
- Finance for Allied Health Professional course
- Exploring funding SLT MSc
- Exception course with previous Masters
- Uclan Speech Language Therapy
- Uclan MSc Speech and Language Therapy
- student finance and exception courses
- Funding for a two year speech and language therapy masters
- Full-time elq exception
- Minimum entry requirements
- How’s it to study speech and language therapy masters at Essex?
- Speech and language therapy MMedSci - University of Sheffield
- Eligible for Postgraduate Loan and NHS Learning?
- Second degree funding in 2024
- Exception courses with previous masters
- Funding for Masters Conversion Courses
- Advice needed!! Speech and Language Therapy (pre-registration)
- Postgraduate vs undergraduate speech and language therapy
- Applying for Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy applicants 2023
Latest
Trending
Last reply 1 week ago
Why is there so much hate towards the role of Physician Associate in the UK.Last reply 2 weeks ago
What would you recommend I do to become a paramedic/get a medical careerLast reply 2 weeks ago
Worcester PA 2024 entry Physician Associate 31st January interviewTrending
Last reply 1 week ago
Why is there so much hate towards the role of Physician Associate in the UK.Last reply 2 weeks ago
What would you recommend I do to become a paramedic/get a medical careerLast reply 2 weeks ago
Worcester PA 2024 entry Physician Associate 31st January interview
