CPD opportunities in Human Communication Sciences

We offer a range of postgraduate courses and modules for teachers, speech and language therapists, linguists, and other related professionals who want to develop specialist knowledge and skills. Our courses cover topics such as speech sound disorders, language and literacy, dysarthria and aphasia.

Courses and standalone modules

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Supporting Speech, Language and Literacy in Children and Young People

This master’s course allows you to create a unique pathway of study, enabling you to build an evidence-based practice, whether in a classroom or a clinic. This course combines teaching from two courses previously run by the University - Speech Difficulties and Language and Communication Impairment in Children.

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Standalone CPD modules

We offer a range of standalone CPD modules for educators, speech and language therapists and related healthcare practitioners interested in developing their skills and knowledge in a specialist area of speech, language and communication.

CPD modules in Human Communication Sciences

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What our students say

Our CPD courses have enabled our graduates to develop new skills and expertise, build professional networks, establish new ways of working and more. But don't just take our word for it - read some of our students' stories.

What our students say

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Funding your studies

There is NHS funding available to support the continuing professional development of healthcare professionals.

We also accept sponsored and self-funding students.

Funding for Continuing Professional Development

Supportive learning

Our tutors have backgrounds in education and speech and language therapy, and experience supporting mature and part-time learners.

The majority of our team are active researchers, and will incorporate the latest findings into their teaching. This will help you build an evidence-base to draw on in your own work, whatever your profession.

Register your interest in postgraduate study

If you're interested in postgraduate study at the University of Sheffield and would like to be added to our mailing list to hear about events and what it’s like to study with us, please register your interest.

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