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Course Overview

Speech and language therapists enable people with communication disorders and swallowing disorders to achieve their maximum potential. They are involved in assessing their clients’ communication and swallowing difficulties, and developing treatment programmes to meet their needs. They work closely with other members of the team, such as nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, teachers, etc, and work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, primary care health centres and schools.

The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) require that those in training have a minimum of 450 hours clinical education, 300 of which must be with a speech and language therapist, and 150 clinically-related. In their first year, students visit preschools and centres for people with disabilities, and throughout the course, qualified speech and language therapists supervise the students in training during their work-placement.  

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Who Teaches this Course

Requirements and Assessment

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 Level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science), and any other subject recognised for entry purposes.


Additional Requirements

Students must satisfy the Garda/Police vetting and Medical Clearance requirements.
Duration

4 years

Next start date

September 2022

A Level Grades (2021)

nuigalway.ie/alevels

Average intake

25

QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes

Closing Date
NFQ level

Mode of study

ECTS weighting

Award

CAO

GY503

Course code

Course Outline

Year 1

  • Psychology I
  • Human Body Structure
  • Human Body Function
  • Practice Education I
  • Professional Studies I
  • Linguistics I
  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Communication Impairments & Dysphagia I


Year 2

  • Psychology II
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Neurophysiology
  • Practice Education II
  • Professional Studies II
  • Research Methodology II
  • Linguistics II
  • Communication Impairments & Dysphagia II


Year 3

  • Psychology III
  • Practice Education III
  • Professional Studies III
  • Research Methodology III
  • Linguistics III
  • Communication Impairments & Dysphagia III


Year 4

  • Practice Education IV
  • Professional Studies IV
  • Research Methodology IV

Further Education

Graduates can go on to higher degrees in the field of science and health.

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the degree course will have a professional qualification and may work in a variety of settings such as:

  • Community Clinics/Health Centres
  • Day Centres
  • Rehabilitation Centres
  • Individuals' Homes
  • Child Development Centres
  • Hospitals
  • Mainstream and Special Schools
  • Language Classes

Who’s Suited to This Course

Learning Outcomes

 

Work Placement

Practice education begins in first year, when students visit pre-schools and centres for people with disabilities. Throughout the course, there is a combination of one-day weekly placements in the on-site clinic and block placements in the community where students are given the opportunity to learn under the supervision of a qualified speech and language therapist. The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) requires that speech and language therapists in training undertake a minimum of 450 hours clinical education, 300 of which must be with a speech and language therapist and 150 of which can be clinically related.

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Course Fees

Fees: EU

€8,008 p.a. 2021/22

Fees: Tuition

€4,868 p.a. 2021/22

Fees: Student Contribution

€3,000 p.a. 2021/22

Fees: Student levy

€140 p.a. 2021/22

Fees: Non EU

€23,666 p.a. 2021/22

 *EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge + Student Levy

Student Levy: €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI. Further detail here https://su.nuigalway.ie/

Occupational Health Service Fee

In year one students are required to pay a €200 fee towards a subsidised Occupational Health Service provided  to students of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences in compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.‌

Find out More

The School of Health Sciences
Speech and Language Therapy
T 353 (0)91 492957
F 353 (0)91 495540
E healththerapies@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/speech_language_therapy/

What Our Students Say

Jenna

Jenna O'Neill |   BSc (Speech and Language Therapy)

...This course really appealed to me due to the broad range of subject areas covered, taking in psychology, linguistics, anatomy and physiology. The best part of the course was the clinical placements which give you the opportunity to link what you are doing in the classroom to its practical application. It also provided great insight into the range of possible working environments, from hospitals to schools and community clinics. It is a challenging, enjoyable and rewarding course which leads on to a great career...

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