Master of Arts [M.A] [Digital Media] From University of Huddersfield

The course will enable you to study subjects drawn from a variety of disciplines such as psychology, linguistics and phonetics, anatomy and physiology in addition to speech and language therapy practice.

You will also study reflective practice, evidence-based research skills and research methodologies, and how these are applied in the practice setting to create and develop professional knowledge. You will also consider the biopsychosocial and spiritual needs of the client.

The integration of theory and practice will be central to the curriculum and there will be three periods of placement across three years, enabling you to gain practice-based skills alongside experienced speech and language therapists.

During your training with us, our expert lecturers will guide you to be an autonomous and accountable practitioner. You will develop competence and confidence while contributing evidence-based knowledge and profession-specific skills.

You will develop a range of clinical skills to employ in practice contexts. By the end of your studies, you will have a critical understanding of communication and other disorders relevant to Speech and Language Therapy, and the holistic management of these.

The curriculumÊis responsive to changing national and local requirements through close liaison both with speech and language therapists in practice, and also with statutory, regulatory and professional bodies to ensure that what is being taught is relevant and current to the changing professional landscape, and to promote academic progression and employability.