this programme has been suspended for the academic year 2026/27. you will be encouraged to think in new ways about disorders of language, communication and swallowing through exploring and critically analysing developments in theory and clinical practice. you will develop knowledge and skills that can be applied across different language and cultural contexts. a mix of core and elective modules will allow you to build your professional knowledge while also pursuing your own particular areas of interest. with the exception of one optional module (practical audiology) the programme is delivered online, through a mix of live video conferencing teaching sessions, pre-recorded teaching and self-directed study. the flexible modular structure allows you to work to postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or full master’s level. your studies will be underpinned by a core module in research methods and applied data analysis, giving you essential critical, research and analytical skills for further study. no results were found who is this course for? if you are a practising speech and language therapist, this programme will enable you to increase your clinical knowledge and expertise and develop the research skills necessary to progress to specialist roles or further study. the course is also ideal if you are a graduate from a related discipline, such as psychology or linguistics, with an interest in pursuing a research career in the field of communication disorders. this course does not qualify you to practise as a speech and language therapist. if you are seeking entry to the speech and language therapy profession you should apply for our msc in speech and language therapy.