该课程面向语言和语言治疗师以及其他具有相关大学学位的英国和海外毕业生。该计划旨在为希望在循证工作中与众多语言，沟通和交流困难的客户合作的学生提供知识和技能。所考虑的客户群将包括失语症，构音障碍，运动障碍以及与痴呆症和脑外伤相关的认知沟通障碍。可以通过人类传播科学系获得语音和语言治疗客户（成人和儿童）的一系列临床观察机会。MSc具有强大的研究培训成分，为以后的MPhil / PhD研究奠定了良好的基础。学生可以从PG证书开始，然后转到PG文凭或MSc。学习模式：全日制或通过远程学习的兼职课程<br> <br
This MSc develops your knowledge of the most up-to-date approaches and theoretical and clinical issues in the field of acquired communication disorders. This course is for speech and language therapistspathologists, linguists, psychologists or others 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.<br><br>You'll develop your knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice so that you can effectively support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.<br><br>The MSc will provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the main theoretical and clinical issues and approaches in this field and the implications of these findings for clinical intervention. Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time by distance learning<br><br>This course focuses on speech, language and communication difficulties associated with conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, dementia and traumatic brain injury. It is taught both online, by distance learning, and via face to face lectures These are delivered in one and two-day study blocks and also available to access virtually. Students can attend in person or access learning online.<br><br>The course is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills to support people with acquired speech, language and communication difficulties.<br><br>You will explore the latest research into acquired communication disorders, the most up-to-date assessment methods and interventions, and how to use evidence to inform your practice. You will cover impairment-focussed approaches to analysing acquired communication disorders, and topics in neuropsychology and psycholinguistics, as well as functional approaches and the influence of social factors<br><br>Your career<br>Graduates leave this course with knowledge and skills that can help them develop their career in the NHS or private sector, or specialise as a speech and language therapist. It’s also great preparation for a PhD.<br>This course does not lead to a professional qualification that would allow you to practise as a speech and language therapist.