Overview
The Speech and Language Therapy (Professional Qualification) course from the University of Limerick combines academic study with clinical placements to prepare you for professional practice in diverse settings.
Approved by CORU and accredited by the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists, the programme equips you with the skills to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
With a strong focus on leadership, collaboration, and innovation, you will master clinical reasoning, therapeutic interventions, and person-centred care. while applying evidence-based approaches to speech and language therapy.
During this programme, you will:
- Develop the skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage people with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Participate in supervised placements, building confidence in assessment and therapeutic planning. Collaborate with other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary teamwork environment
Develop and maintain an evidence-based approach to clinical practice; delivering person-centred care and supporting client self-determination.
- Graduate with a CORU-approved professional qualification and become eligible to apply to register with the Speech & Language Therapy Registration Board.
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Courses Included:
Research Methods For Education And Health Sciences
Neurogenic Speech, Language And Communication Needs In Adulthood
Developmental Speech, Language And Communication Needs In Childhood And Adolescence
Practice Education
Research Project
Contemporary Issues In Speech And Language Therapy Practice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Limerick, Ireland
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Minimum of a second class honours primary degree (2.2) (Level 8 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or a postgraduate degree (Level 9 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). The type of previous undergraduate degree awarded is not a limiting factor in terms of eligibility.
- Candidates may apply to this programme in the final semester of an undergraduate programme and must produce evidence that all requirements for postgraduate study are met by the end of June in the year that the programme commences.
- For candidates who meet this requirement, the HPAT (Health Professions Admission Test-Ireland) will be used as the sole instrument to select students for this programme.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents24800 EUR / year≈ 24800 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals12400 EUR / year≈ 12400 EUR / year
Living costs
Limerick
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Speech and Language Therapy.
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You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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