Speech and Language Pathology

About this programme

Graduate outcomes: Strathclyde ranked joint 1st in Scotland HESA Graduate Outcomes results 2026 Ranked: 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for Speech & Language Therapy (Complete University Guide 2027) Interested in finding out more about this course? Watch our information session recording . Speech and language therapists assess and treat a wide variety of speech, language and communication problems. Our course, which provides a route into this profession, is the longest established in Scotland and one of the oldest in the UK. You'll take part in work placements throughout the four years. This is one of the only programmes in the UK to offer a dedicated placement focusing on developing competencies working with people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, giving an edge to our students in an speech and language therapy job market that increasingly emphasises dysphagia competencies You'll take part in theoretical and practical studies throughout the course as well as placements in schools, nurseries, hospitals and other settings. You'll carry out two research investigations in Year 4. Bringing together learning and skills from various modules on the course, in Year 4 you'll develop your own idea for a research investigation that would benefit the profession. You're assigned a tutor to provide individual support in working towards the Honours project. You’ll have access to a dedicated subject librarian and a wealth of specialist assessments and clinical intervention materials.