Jo Said:

Would like some opinions on speech and language therapy?

We Answered:

Hi there, I haven't experience of speech and language therapy, however when I did my psychology degree, the cognitive psychology module contained a lot on language , speech and how the vocal is converted into understanding. so based on that I would say psychology would be your prime course as it is a massive subject when concerned with communication.

Guy Said:

What kind of Interview questions are asked for postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy?

We Answered:

I can tell you the questions I was asked at my speech and language therapy interview (10 years ago) but this was the undergraduate course:

1) What do you think is the difference between speech and language
2) Describe examples of how you have worked successfully as part of a team (incorporating the importance of sharing information in cases of child and adult protection, whilst balancing this with confidentiality
3) At every interview I was asked a question about my perception of disability / labelling (you could drop in some current protocols here, like 'aiming high' and 'early Support'
4) and a topical one: Drop in the Bercow report at any possible opportunity!

Good luck with it; essentially they will be looking for bright enthusiastic and mouldable people!

Sarah Said:

Can a person who is shy study and excell in speech and language therapy?

We Answered:

I've always, in the past, thought of myself as an extremely shy person, I was the type of person who would send someone else into a shop to buy something rather than go in myself. I was a chef for many years and in that arena I could be confident ( although it did take some years for me to get to that point) but outside of the kitchen I was as timid as ever. I packed it all in and decided to find a new career for myself, this meant firstly going to college and then university, you can imagine what a nightmare that was for me, speaking in front of loads of people, AHH. Now I work for a charity, working with people with disabilities, I've been promoted in my first 12 months with them and, believe it or not, even I recognise that I am really confident now, more so than most. It just happened as I followed the journey, and once I found a career that I loved it got better again. Go for it, you'll be great, the confidence will come, don't worry about it, change is good. All the best and I'm sure it would be a really rewarding career.

Jo Said:

How much work experience is required when applying for a speech and language therapy course?

We Answered:

Hi there,
i did a BSc in Psychology and am also planning to apply for my MSc in Speech and Language therapy this Dec. I was just looking on here for advise for my application! I went to 2 open days earlier this yr and was told by both that work experience is highly desireable if you dont already work in a related/medical field. I was told to try and get experiences in as many different areas as possible ie: private, nhs, community care, elderly people and children. Voluntary or shadowing would also be classed as experience in these areas. When asked how much i was told as much as possible taking into acount your other commitments.
Hope this helps and good luck with your application :)

Sergio Said:

Help for Speech and Language Therapy Interview?

We Answered:

Hi
I'm not from the UK. But I'm a speech pathologist in the USA, practicing for 12 years. I'm sure if you are interested in this field that you are likely someone whol loves people and wants to help others, so relax and let your personality shine through. Very likely, they will want to know how you heard about speech therapy, what made you interested in it, what your educational background is, why you think you'd be a good therapist, etc. Think about who you'd like to work with and how that would affect yoru answers to these questions. Best of luck. Its a great field. lots of variety and flexiblity. Good Mommy job too.