Newcastle University

For further information, including the selection process and what selectors are looking for, see Undergraduate Speech and Language Sciences Admissions Policy 2013 Entry  (PDF: 75KB).

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

Students undertaking the Speech and Language Sciences degree have unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults. The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences must therefore ensure that students undergo a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) enhanced check to ensure they are ‘fit to practise’. The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences reserves the right to discontinue the studies of any student for whom an unsatisfactory DBS disclosure is received. The School understands that the Independent Safeguarding Scheme has been halted and is currently under review by the government; this situation may change. For further information visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

 

AAB normally including Biology. Biology required at AS level grade B if not offered at A level. General Studies not accepted. Desirable subjects at A level include: Psychology; English Language; a modern language; Maths; an additional science, and History. Please note that the following subjects are not acceptable in place of Biology: Health and Social Care, Physical Education, Nutrition and Food, Environmental Science or Applied Science. GCSE Mathematics required (minimum grade B) if not offered at a higher level.

AAABB at Higher Grade including Biology. Mathematics required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

A minimum of 35 points with three subjects grade 5 or above at Higher Level. Biology grade 6 and Mathematics or Mathematical Studies grade 5 required at Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level.

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, to include Biology.

At least 15 credits in Biological Sciences at Level 3 is essential. Candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis. Please note that the CACHE Diploma in Childcare & Education should be supplemented by AS level Biology at grade B.

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Please note that HND in Health & Social Care or in Sport and Exercise Sciences are not normally accepted unless accompanied by AS level Biology grade B.

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Please note that Extended Diplomas in Health and Social Care, Children’s Care or Sport Science are not normally accepted unless accompanied by AS level Biology grade B.

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects normally including Biology. Desirable subjects include: Psychology; English Language; a modern language; Maths; an additional science, and History. GCSE Mathematics required (minimum grade B) if not offered at a higher level.

BBB normally including Biology. Biology required at AS level if not offered at A level. General Studies not accepted. Desirable subjects at A level include: Psychology; English Language; a modern language; Maths; an additional science, and History. Please note that the following subjects are not acceptable in place of Biology: Health and Social Care, Physical Education, Nutrition and Food, Environmental Science or Applied Science. GCSE Mathematics required (minimum grade B) if not offered at a higher level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Applicants are considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent with 7.0 in all four elements.

Find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.