Speech & Language Therapy

Key programme benefits to future students



We provide innovative speech and language therapy education to develop excellent graduates who enable the individual and the wider community to optimise their health and well-being. Graduate acquire a wide and unique skillset including the ability to:



Synthesise research, theoretical and clinical knowledge to inform assessment and management planning for people with communication and swallowing disorders



Demonstrate mastery of current and emerging techniques to transcribe and analyse normal and pathological communication and apply the results to inform diagnosis and intervention



Work with other disciplines to deliver effective, quality rehabilitation and management of people with communication and/or swallowing disorders



Use innovative and creative approaches to meet evolving service developments and healthcare needs



Integrate ethical, social, and cultural dimensions to enhance clinical judgment

Year 1 Modules

• Foundations of Linguistics

• Preparation for Practice

• Core Concepts and Frameworks for Speech and Language Therapy Practice

• Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology

• Practice Education 1

• Research Methods for Education and Health Sciences

• Neurogenic speech, Language and communication needs in Childhood and Adolescence

• Practice Education 2

• Research Project 1

• Contemporary issues in Speech and Language Therapy Practice



Year 2 Modules

• Research Project 2

• Feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing through the lifespan

• Analytical tools and Techniques for Speech and Language Therapy Practice

• Practice Education 3

• Fluency, Voice and Hearing Through the Lifespan

• Research Project 3

• Innovation in Management for Health and Social Care

• Engaging Through Complexity

• Therapies and Technologies for Speech and Language Therapy Practice

• Advanced Clinical Decision-making for Speech and Language Therapy Practice

• Practice Education 4

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline.



Students in their final undergraduate year can apply, but must show they meet all entry requirements by the end of June in the year the programme starts.



For candidates who meet this requirement, the HPAT (Health Professions Admission Test-Ireland) will be used as the only instrument to select students for this programme.



Visit HPAT Ireland website for information on registration fees, registration deadlines and exam dates.



Successful applicants must have Garda clearance, health screening, CPR certification and vaccinations before placement (any costs will be covered by the student). More information on Student Vetting.

2 years full-time, taught.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates will be eligible to practice in Ireland and will be eligible to apply for registration in other parts of the world. You will be able to work in a diverse range of environments including schools, hospitals and community settings and with a diverse range of clinical populations.