Who is it for?
This course is suitable for school-based professionals who provide support for children with speech, language and communication needs.
It is designed for students looking to gain high level knowledge and analytical skills, share their professional experience and perspectives and access current research in their field.
Students will be aiming to raise their profile as a specialist and leader in speech, language and communication needs in the school setting.
Objectives
The MSc in Speech, Language and Communication Needs in Schools is jointly run by City, University of London and UCL Institute of Education. It brings together speech and language therapists, teachers and other graduate school-based practitioners for collaborative study. The programme is designed to enable students to:
- Understand and critically reflect on research and professional practice across both education and health
- Develop high level knowledge of educational contexts and childrenÕs language, social, emotional and behavioural development and needs
- Enhance studentsÕ understanding of research methods and skills
- Complete a research project in a chosen area under expert supervision
- Enjoy stimulation and fresh thinking in a community of fellow students, practitioners and research experts
- Gain recognition as a specialist in the field.
Career prospects
This MSc qualification raises graduatesÕ profile as a specialist and leader in speech, language and communication needs in the school setting. It is an advantage for teachers and clinicians seeking higher grade specialist and managerial posts.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for a research degree (MPhil/PhD) and some research posts.
Please note that this MSc does not lead to professional qualification as a speech and language therapist or teacher.
