Training as a Speech and Language Therapist

I'm currently working towards a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies but am thinking of possibly becoming a speech and language therapist within the early years.

Is there a postgrad degree that I would be able to take or do I have to have a degree more suited for speech and language therapy?

Are there any apprenticeship courses that I can do alongside my job? I currently work full-time in a nursery and, although I'd love to do a post-grad degree in SLT, I don't want to be at a uni full-time.

I don't think any of this is possible. I just thought I'd post here so I can get the reality check I possibly need.

Reply 1

evantej

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by Neverland_girl17

I'm currently working towards a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies but am thinking of possibly becoming a speech and language therapist within the early years.
Is there a postgrad degree that I would be able to take or do I have to have a degree more suited for speech and language therapy?
Are there any apprenticeship courses that I can do alongside my job? I currently work full-time in a nursery and, although I'd love to do a post-grad degree in SLT, I don't want to be at a uni full-time.
I don't think any of this is possible. I just thought I'd post here so I can get the reality check I possibly need.

You need to do a speech and language therapy degree to become a speech and language therapist. You can do this several ways.

You can do a full-time master's course which lasts two years. (Sheffield also offer a three-year part-time route but this is the exception). These are usually the most competitive routes to enter the profession. You can do an undergraduate course which lasts three to four years depending upon the university. (Some four year courses give you a MSci too). There are a few apprenticeship degrees which are part-time and last three to four years. Their mode of delivery is variable. Some do all in person. Some do mostly online. You need to find an employer who will take you on for this but obviously you will be working and earning a wage.

Reply 2

Neverland_girl17

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by evantej

You need to do a speech and language therapy degree to become a speech and language therapist. You can do this several ways.
You can do a full-time master's course which lasts two years. (Sheffield also offer a three-year part-time route but this is the exception). These are usually the most competitive routes to enter the profession. You can do an undergraduate course which lasts three to four years depending upon the university. (Some four year courses give you a MSci too). There are a few apprenticeship degrees which are part-time and last three to four years. Their mode of delivery is variable. Some do all in person. Some do mostly online. You need to find an employer who will take you on for this but obviously you will be working and earning a wage.

So I'll have to do a different undergrad degree.

Gotcha! thank you

Reply 3

evantej

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by Neverland_girl17

So I'll have to do a different undergrad degree.
Gotcha! thank you

You can do a two-year MSc or three-four year BSc.

Reply 4

LJMUStudentReps

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by Neverland_girl17

I'm currently working towards a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies but am thinking of possibly becoming a speech and language therapist within the early years.
Is there a postgrad degree that I would be able to take or do I have to have a degree more suited for speech and language therapy?
Are there any apprenticeship courses that I can do alongside my job? I currently work full-time in a nursery and, although I'd love to do a post-grad degree in SLT, I don't want to be at a uni full-time.
I don't think any of this is possible. I just thought I'd post here so I can get the reality check I possibly need.

Hi,

You can definitely still become a Speech and Language Therapist with your current degree. There are two-year postgraduate (Master’s) degrees in Speech and Language Therapy that accept graduates from a range of backgrounds. There are also four-year degree apprenticeships available in Speech and Language Therapy, which may suit you if you’d prefer to continue working alongside your studies.

I’d recommend checking the entry requirements on individual university websites, as these can vary and researching more into these courses.
https://www.ucas.com/explore/search/courses?query=Speech%20and%20Language%20Therapists&refinementList%5BsocCodes.name%5D%5B0%5D=Speech%20and%20Language%20Therapists

Hope this helps,

Tayba
Student Rep