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Postgraduate courses at The University Of Sheffield.

Human Communication Sciences.

Why Sheffield?We’ll give you the practical experience, expert teaching and career-long support to pursue your ambitions.

Receive outstanding support throughout your career

We aim to support human communication specialists throughout their working life. That’s why we offer a full range of courses including undergraduate degrees, masters degrees, PhD study opportunities and continuing professional development (CPD) courses and modules.

So, by choosing to study a masters degree with us you’ll be joining a broad and supportive community, led by passionate teachers, clinicians and researchers who want to help you fulfil your ambitions long-term.

Choose how and when to study

The range of masters courses that we offer includes options for full-time study, part-time study and distance learning. Whether you want to be a full-time student, or whether you want to fit your studies around your day job, we’ll have the right option to suit you.

Learn from some of the best

We pride ourselves on the high quality of our teaching. We have strong links between theory and practice, with active researchers teaching on our courses. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, 100% of our research impact was deemed to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, so you’d be learning from experts on the international stage.

Gain practical experience in our on-site clinic

The Philippa Cottam Communications Clinic opened in 1993, and is based in our very own Department of Human Communication Sciences. As a speech and language therapy clinic, it supports children and adults with a range of communication disabilities every day.

Having an active clinic on-site gives you the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience during your masters degree. The clinic’s observation and treatment rooms give our students opportunities to work with people who have communication difficulties, undertake placements and conduct research projects.

We are a member of the Russell Group –

an association of leading UK universities

Our on-site clinic gives you the chance to work with real patients

We’re dedicated to supporting professionals throughout

their career

Human Communication Sciences

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10% alumni discount

If you’re a previous graduate of the University of Sheffield, you could benefit from a 10% discount on tuition fees for your postgraduate studies.

We aim to support human communication specialists throughout their careers, so continuing your studies here in Sheffield benefits you both financially and professionally.

Sheffield Postgraduate Scholarships worth £10,000

We offer 100+ scholarships worth £10,000 for UK students starting a taught postgraduate course. If you achieve a first in your undergraduate degree or meet at least one of our widening participation criteria, you’ll be eligible to apply for this scholarship.

If you are male, you meet the widening participation criteria for all of our courses in the area of human communication sciences.

Government loans

You could quality for a repayable postgraduate masters loan to help fund your studies. These government loans are non means tested (i.e. your income will not affect the amount you receive).

The loan is paid directly to you and can be used to pay tuition fees or living costs, or both. Interest is charged on the loan and repayments would run concurrently with any undergraduate loans you have.

Scholarships for international students

We offer a range of postgraduate scholarships for international students. Our International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship is worth 25% of your tuition fees.

Our International Postgraduate Taught Scholarships are worth 10% of your tuition fee. These scholarships are open to international students from specific regions/countries.

For full details on any of the information above (including eligibility criteria and how to apply) please see our website.

Funding and scholarshipsFunding your postgraduate studies might be easier than you think.

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Suzanne joined the University of Sheffield in 2017, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise. She previously worked at the University of Portsmouth as a Senior Lecturer in speech, language and communication sciences, as well as developing a successful career as a clinician. In 2016, she set up her own independent speech and language therapy practice, as well as previously managing the Early Communication Support Service for Hampshire County Council.

“My experience and area of special interest is speech difficulties and Speech Sound Disorder in early years”, Suzanne explains. “I am currently undertaking a project in early intervention for Speech Sound Disorder, and I love to bring the latest research findings to my lectures, workshops and dissertation tutorials.”

“I teach on our MSc Speech Difficulties, and am the admissions tutor for all of our postgraduate courses. I particularly enjoy guiding those who already hold a relevant degree into appropriate courses. I encourage them to take the opportunities postgraduate study offers both in terms of professional confidence and career development, including research.”

“Not enough speech and language therapists are both clinically and research active, particularly in the developing and expanding independent practitioner field and if I can have more positive impact on changing this picture, so much the better!”

Suzanne joined the profession later in life, beginning her undergraduate studies at the age of 35, before going on to study Sheffield’s MSc Speech Difficulties part-time by distance learning.

“I worked full-time, looked after my family and attended the study blocks to meet other students and the teaching team”, she recalls.

“I understand how hard it is to find the time to study, to have the space in your day to take a breath and really think about the intervention you chose, or how the client you worked with responded. I know what we do is not easy. We often make it look easy, but it isn’t. It’s multidimensional and affected and impacted upon by many factors, both internal and external to the client.”

In 2016, Suzanne was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship. “This took me to Australia to investigate early intervention for speech sound difficulties. My postgraduate study at Sheffield was highly supportive of my success in the Fellowship.”

“It is the only course in the UK where teachers can learn alongside therapists”, says Rose Brooks, explaining why she chose to study MSc Language and Communication Impairment in Children. “I enjoyed the opportunity to learn from eminent researchers in the field, who were also lovely people! It was a great chance to share ideas between the fields of education and speech and language therapy.”

Rose’s background was in education. “I trained as a primary teacher in the USA and then came to the UK. I taught all age groups at primary level and worked in a range of leadership positions including Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Deputy Headteacher and Acting Headteacher”, she recalls. “I then moved sideways to use my special educational needs teaching qualification, working in a peripatetic service for children with special educational needs. There, I developed specialisms in dyslexia, autism, dyspraxia, and speech, language and communication needs.”

“The MSc Language and Communication Impairment in Children certainly made me want to specialise further in the fascinating fields of language and literacy.”

Rose now works as an Advisory Teacher for Speech and Language. This role involves supporting pupils, teachers, teaching assistants, SENCos and parents. “My main activities include assessment, advice, resources and training in primary and secondary schools. I work with pupils with specific and significant language needs, as well as with some pupils with autism. My masters course at Sheffield has given me confidence to support schools in language and literacy development.”

Suzanne Churcher receiving her Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship

Suzanne ChurcherUniversity Teacher, Department of Human Communication Sciences

Rose BrooksMSc Language and Communication Impairment in Children

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A great place to studyJoin a like-minded community in our bespoke Human Communication Sciences building.

An ideal location

The University’s Department of Human Communication Sciences is located on the main campus, close to Weston Park, Crookes Valley Park, and Sheffield’s teaching hospitals. Our bespoke home is just 5 minutes’ walk from key campus facilities including the award-winning Students’ Union and sports facilities.

An excellent facility

We aim to cultivate an ideal environment for teaching, research and clinical practice. Our building includes teaching rooms, study space, and equipment to support your learning and practical development.

We are also home to the Philippa Cottam Communication Clinic – an education and research facility run by our staff and students. The clinic’s treatment and observation rooms provide spaces where students can work with people who have communication difficulties.

A supportive community

Studying with us gives you the opportunity to meet a range of people at different stages throughout their education and professional career. This gives you the chance to learn from and support others in ways that benefit your own understanding and development.

As a student, you’ll be encouraged to be involved in many aspects of how your course is run. Student representatives contribute to consultations and decision making. Students also run the Human Communication Sciences Society, organising fundraisers, volunteering opportunities and social activities.

Support for online distance learners

Some of our courses can be studied via online distance learning, meaning that you would spend less time physically on campus compared to full-time students. As a distance learner, you’d benefit from a range of online learning materials, delivered via our virtual learning environment. These resources include readings, activities, web-based material, and virtual seminars.

Distance learners will still have the opportunity to visit us and enjoy our learning environment, as we provide a range of study blocks/weekends for you to attend.

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Our coursesACQUIRED COMMUNICATION DISORDERSMSc / PGDip / PGCert

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2/3 years part-time by distance learning

Highly flexible, with full-time or part-time distance learning options

This course is for speech and language therapists/pathologists, linguists, psychologists or other graduates with a relevant background who have an interest in acquired communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria and the communication difficulties secondary to dementia or traumatic brain injury.

Included in the course is a strong focus on research methods, which can support you to progress into PhD study (if that is your ambition).

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION IMPAIRMENT IN CHILDRENMSc / PGDip / PGCert

Duration: 2/3 years part-time by distance learning

Ideal for busy professionals who want to study part-time around their current job

This course is for teachers, speech and language therapists, and other professionals working with children who have special educational needs. You’ll develop your understanding of speech, language and communication and build on existing skills.

As one of the UK’s leading centres for research in this field, this course is a long-standing and well respected route to support your career development.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPYMMedSci

Duration: 2 years full-time

Gain a professional qualification to practice as a speech and language therapist in the UK

This course is approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, and upon completion you’ll be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and work as a qualified speech and language therapist. This will give you the opportunity to work in a diverse range of settings from schools and hospitals to higher education and research.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience during the course, putting your new skills into practice through work placements in our on-site clinic and other settings.

SPEECH DIFFICULTIESMSc / PGDip / PGCert

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2/3 years part-time by distance learning

Highly flexible, with full-time or part-time distance learning options

This course is for speech and language therapists and other professionals/graduates with a relevant background who have an interest in communication difficulties. You’ll explore phonological impairments/disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, developmental verbal dyspraxia, dysarthria and more.

Included in the course is a strong focus on research methods, which can support you to progress into PhD study (if that is your ambition).

All of our postgraduate taught courses are designed to help you develop your career in human communication sciences.

For full, up-to-date course information and entry requirements, please visit www.sheffield.ac.uk

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We are internationalSheffield is a global institution and a World Top 100 University.*

Standing together

In 2013, we launched the #WeAreInternational campaign, bringing together students, academics, city leaders and communities to highlight the huge contribution international students make to our culture and our economy.

Since then the campaign has gone from strength to strength, changing perceptions, challenging prejudices, and sending a clear message to the world: international students are welcome here.

We Are International now has the support of 160 universities and colleges, the British Council and the Home Office. We’ve taken our message to parliament. And we’ve inspired one university in the USA to launch a similar campaign of their own.

We started this campaign to make our voices heard. To stand up for what we believe in. International students are important to our economy, but We Are International is about much more than that. It’s about building bridges, breaking down barriers and understanding the world. It’s about all our students, including you.

International community

When you choose Sheffield, you join a supportive community of students and staff from all over the world. We have over 7,000 international students, from more than 140 countries.

Our community is founded on principles of tolerance and respect. You can expect to meet and work with people from lots of different backgrounds, with different points of view.

This diversity makes our community stronger. Together, we challenge and inspire each other to achieve great things

weareinternational.org.uk#WeAreInternational

*QS World University Rankings 2019


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Before you apply

We encourage you to take the time to read full, up-to-date course information online before you make your application. You can do this at www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Our online course listings include an introduction to each course, entry requirements and further detailed information.

If you’re an international student, you can find information about applying with qualifications from overseas institutions at www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/countries

Apply online

When you’re ready to do so, you can apply for a postgraduate taught course using our Postgraduate Online Application Form at www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/apply/applying

The online form has comprehensive instructions for you to follow, and pop-up help is available on each page.

The form is divided into two parts. Part 1 is for personal information, previous education and employment details. Part 2 is where you select the course(s) you want to apply for. You can apply for a total of three different postgraduate courses.

Your application will only be submitted to us when you click the ‘Submit Application’ button.

After you have applied

When we have created your applicant record, we will send you an email to confirm this. This email will include your applicant and choice numbers, as well as information about what happens next.

You can find more information about what happens after you submit your application at www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/apply after

How to applyApplying to study a postgraduate course with us is easy.

Visit usWe’d love to see you!

If you haven’t previously visited the University of Sheffield, then we’d love to invite you to come and see what’s on offer. We run postgraduate open days, and you can find more information about these at www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/ open-days

Attending an open day gives you an opportunity to talk to current students and staff about the University, the Department of Human Communication Sciences and the city of Sheffield. You can also learn more about our courses and funding opportunities.

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The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, for the reasons detailed above, changes may need to be made to modules, courses, entry requirements and fees between the date of this publication and the start of your course.

This publication is correct as at the time of print, but please see www.sheffield.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information about our postgraduate courses. If there is any inconsistency between this publication and www.sheffield.ac.uk, the information on www.sheffield.ac.uk should be taken as correct.

Contact usDepartment of Human Communication SciencesUniversity of Sheffield362 Mushroom LaneSheffieldS10 2TSUnited Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 114 222 2405Email: [email protected]

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