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Speech & Language Therapy

Speech & Language Therapy

SLT students practice oral examination

We look forward to welcoming you to your interview at Plymouth Marjon University. The interview is an important part of the application process - it allows us to assess your suitability for the programme you have applied for, and it also gives you the opportunity to decide whether Marjon is the right place for you to study. Our Speech and Language Therapy Interview Days are in person; this is our preference to see you in action during the group task. However, if you require a virtual interview, please contact interviews@marjon.ac.uk 

During your in-person interview, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Have a tour of the university campus 
  • Welcome Talk from Academic Director 
  • Find out more about the course with members of the teaching team 
  • Complete a 15-minute interactive group task followed by a 20-minute individual interview 
  • Meet current students and learn about student life at Marjon 

Important Information

Interview tasks

Throughout the interview process, applicants will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and values: 

  • Capacity to study 
  • Commitment to the profession 
  • Oral and written communication skills 
  • Analytical ability  
  • Self-reflection 
  • Knowledge and demonstration of selected NHS core values (see www.nhs.uk) such as compassion, respect and dignity 

Schedule for the day (in person)

Please note timings can vary depending on how many candidates are in attendance. 

8:30-9:00 - Arrive at The Welcome Desk and register with our Student Ambassadors 

9:00-9:45 - Campus tour led by our Student Ambassadors 

9:45-10:00 - Department Welcome Talk with Academic Director 

10:00-10:30 - Course Introduction Talk with members of the teaching team 

10:30-10:45 - Comfort break with provided refreshments 

10:45-11:30 - Group task 

11:30-onwards - Individual interviews (once your interview has been conducted you are free to leave) 

Schedule for the day (virtual)

Please note timings can vary depending on how many candidates are in attendance. 

14:00 - Registration via Microsoft Teams

14:15-14:45 - Welcome from the Speech and Language Therapy team and Q&A with a Student Ambassador

14:45-15:15 - Group task

15:15-15:30 - Break/virtual campus tour

15:30 - onwards - Individual interviews

Meet the Team

Alex Mallinson 

I am programme lead for the BSc Speech & Language Therapy, an academic and HCPC registered speech and language therapist.  I have worked at Plymouth Marjon University since 2009. My clinical specialisms are communication and swallowing disorders associated with learning disabilities and mental health. My current teaching role includes professional knowledge and skills, lifelong disabilities, mental illness & developmental eating and drinking disorders. I am professional lead for placements in Year 3 and work with our final years to support their transition into their newly qualified positions on graduation. 

Meet the Team

Daniel Underdown 

I am a member of the teaching team for our BSc Speech and Language Therapy programme at Marjon and one of the admissions tutors for this programme. I am a registered Speech and Language Therapist. I teach on modules across the programme and my clinical specialisms centre on acquired communication and acquired eating, drinking, and swallowing disorders in adults – for example aphasia following stroke. 

Meet the Team

Sarah Erasmus 

I have extensive experience working with adults with developmental and acquired conditions as well as children, adolescents and adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). I also lead the Marjon Communication Partner Scheme placement, pairing students with adults in the community who have communication difficulties.  

I am an admissions tutor for the SLT department and the academic lead for Year 2. 

Things to Note

What to bring with you or have ready

What to bring with you (in person)

  • Photo ID 

What to have ready (virtual)

  • Photo ID 
  • A suitable device with a microphone and a webcam 
  • A stable internet connection 
  • A quiet place where you will be undisturbed 
  • If your interview is held online, and you have not used Microsoft Teams before, please download the free software here, and take some time to familiarise yourself with it. 

What happens next?

If you are successful in securing a place on our SLT programme, you will be notified via UCAS. 

  • If you are made an offer, and you accept, you will be required to take part in an occupational health screening procedure to ensure that you are fit to practice in a healthcare setting.  
  • You will also be required to obtain a DBS Check. We will contact you on how to do this as this cannot be obtained independently. 
  • You will also be required to obtain the relevant vaccinations, or evidence immunity. We will contact you after an offer on what you will need to do. 

Unsuccessful candidates will be made an alternative offer, where suitable.