BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
This programme is delivered by Metropolitan College, at various campuses across Greece. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as the equivalent award delivered by QMU.
Speech and language therapy (SLT) aims to improve the quality of life for people with communication, speech, voice, hearing, and swallowing disorders. The demands of this profession are constantly increasing, and speech and language therapists need to be aware of the most recent professional and scientific developments in the field of SLT. To be effective practitioners, graduates must have strong analytical and problem solving skills. They need to be able to handle the patient's interpersonal relationships within their environment, aiming to improve their quality of life.
The design of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy programme takes into account both scientific and social aspects of SLT, drawing on current research and the development of new technologies and educational tools. The focus is on evaluating and supporting the needs of people with communication and speech disorders, taking into account diversity and the importance of social inclusion. The aim is to facilitate the development of practitioners who combine theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in order to achieve the best possible management of each patient’s communication needs. Moreover, it is adapted to the Greek context and takes into consideration job opportunities and employability.
Programme details
Title : BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
SCQF Level : 10
Mode of delivery : face-to-face, full-time
Duration : 4 years
Language of delivery : Greek
Approval
First approved: 2001
Most recent approval: May 2018
External accreditation or recognition: Graduates may apply to ATEEN to secure professional rights in Greece. All applications are treated individually.
Programmes delivered overseas do not lead directly to professional registration in the UK. Graduates may apply to the UK Health and Care Professions Council through the international route. All applications are treated individually.
Programme structure
Level 1
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Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Clinical Aspects of SLT I |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
Human Anatomy & Physiology for SLTs |
20 |
FALL |
|
Neurology |
10 |
SPRING |
|
Introduction to Linguistics |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
First Language Acqusition and Analysis |
20 |
SPRING |
|
Human Cognition and Development |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
Academic writing |
10 |
FALL |
|
English for Academic Enquiry |
N/C |
FALL+SPRING |
Upon successful completion of Level 1 (Total credits: 120) – interim exit award: CertHE
Level 2
|
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Clinical Aspects of SLT II |
10 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
Clinical Practice II |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
|
Physiology & Pathology of Speech, Hearing, Voice and Swallowing |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
|
10 |
SPRING |
|
|
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
|
English for Academic Enquiry |
N/C |
FALL+SPRING |
Upon successful completion of Level 2 (Total credits: 240) – interim exit award: DipHE
Level 3
|
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Clinical Aspects of SLT III |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
Clinical Practice III |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
Acquired Neuropathologies of Speech & Language |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
10 |
SPRING |
|
|
Hearing Impairment |
10 |
FALL |
|
Dysphagia |
10 |
SPRING |
|
10 |
FALL |
|
|
Investigative Methods
|
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
English for Academic Enquiry |
N/C |
FALL+SPRING |
Upon successful completion of Level 3 (Total credits: 360) – interim exit award: ΒSc in Speech and Language Studies
Level 4
|
Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
Clinical Aspects of SLT IV |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
Clinical Practice IV |
20 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
Cognitive Impairments in Adults |
10 |
FALL |
|
Voice Disorders |
10 |
SPRING |
|
Dissertation |
40 |
FALL+SPRING |
|
Elective module 1 |
10 |
FALL |
|
Elective module 2 |
10 |
SPRING |
Upon successful completion of Level 4 (Total credits: 480) – Final award: Bachelor of Science with Honours in Speech and Language Therapy
Elective modules offered may vary from year to year. Options include:
- Fluency Disorders- Stuttering
- Bilingualism
- Health Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology and & Challenging Behaviour Management
- Specific Learning Difficulties
- Organisation & Management of Health Care Services
Key features
Placements :
Students undertake blocks of placement in a large variety of clinical contexts throughout the four years of study. Specifically, students are offered the opportunity to gain clinical experience by working in nursery schools, hospitals and clinics for adults and the elderly, centres for communication disorders in children, special education schools, NGOs, and other health care and educational institutions.
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|
Fall semester |
Spring semester |
|
LEVEL 1
|
Nursery placements at the end of the semester [Non clinical] – 5 weeks – Minimum 20 hours |
Nursery placements throughout the semester [Non clinical] – 13 weeks – Minimum 50 hours Metropolitan College SLT lab (in-house clinic) – Observation – 13 weeks – Minimum 30 hours |
|
LEVEL 2
|
Clinical placement – Observation of assessment and treatment – Paediatrics: developmental disorders, learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders, neurological disorders – 13 weeks – Minimum 40 hours Metropolitan College SLT lab (in-house clinic) – observation – 13 weeks – Minimum 50 hours |
Metropolitan College SLT lab (in-house clinic) –observation – 13 weeks – Minimum 50 hours |
|
LEVEL 3
|
Clinical placement – Observation, supervised assessment, therapy planning, caseload management – Developmental disorders, hearing impairment, voice disorders, neurological disorders – 13 weeks – Minimum 50 hours Metropolitan College SLT lab (in-house clinic) – observation and supervised assessment and therapy sessions – 13 weeks – Minimum 60 hours |
Clinical placement – Observation, supervised assessment, therapy planning, caseload management – Developmental disorders, hearing impairment, voice disorders, neurological disorders – 13 weeks – Minimum 50 hours Metropolitan College SLT lab (in-house clinic) – observation and supervised assessment and therapy sessions – 13 weeks – Minimum 60 hours |
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LEVEL 4
|
Clinical placement – Supervised planning therapy and caseload management – various disorders from the SLT span – 13 weeks – Minimum 50 hours Metropolitan College SLT lab (in-house clinic) – observation and supervised assessment and therapy sessions – 13 weeks – Minimum 70 hours |
Clinical placement – Supervised planning therapy and caseload management – various disorders from the SLT span – 13 weeks – Minimum 50 hours Metropolitan College SLT lab (in-house clinic) – observation and supervised assessment and therapy sessions – 13 weeks – Minimum 70 hours |
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TOTAL HOURS: min. 700 hrs |
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Professional registration :
Graduates of this programme can obtain their professional rights under the directive of the EU which has been incorporated into Greek law. The European Union directive (Directive 2005/36/EC of the European parliament and of the council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications), dictates Greek legislation to accept professional qualifications obtained from local educational institutes which are collaborating with EU recognised Universities. According to the EU directive, graduates must apply to the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and once they acquire their professional rights from HCPC, they can then apply to the relevant Greek Legal Body and transfer their professional rights from Britain to Greece. The Greek legislation has created a temporary body, the Hellenic Council for the recognition of professional qualifications (SAEP) of the Ministry of Education for the period until all Greek professions will be legally regulated. In December 2020 Greece introduced a new legislation (Law 4763/2020), according to which the authority of granting professional rights for both regulated and non-regulated professions from EU and third countries have been assigned to the relevant body of the Ministry of Education, called ATEEN.
Admission criteria
Applicants, in order to be considered for admission should have a Greek Secondary School Diploma / ‘Apolyterion of Lykeio’ or equivalent (e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) with a grade 10 or above. This requirement is in line with the Greek government’s minimum standard for access to higher education.
High school leaving certificates issued by vocational Lyceums, such as TEE or EPAL and foreign certificates which are equivalent to the Greek Lyceum certificate (e.g. International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) are also accepted.
Non-native Greek speakers, may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating that:
- a) They hold a qualification recognised by QMU for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the University Admissions Regulations.
- b) They hold a certificate of attainment in Greek at Level D
(http://www.greeklanguage.gr/greekLang/certification/index.html)
Direct entry into the second year of studies is possible for applicants who hold a related IVT Diploma or HND. Applicants should contact Metropolitan College to discuss.
