University of Galway - UG
University of Galway - UG
Course Code
MSC-SLCN
Zone
Attendance
Full time

Course Summary

The MSc in Childhood Speech, Language, and Communication Needs provides a critical and conceptually sophisticated understanding of children with SLCN and their lives. Our flexible blended learning approach combines face-to-face workshops (e.g., two days per module) and online learning to support you as a busy practitioner with many competing demands on your time.

College Link

University of Galway - UG
College Link > MSC-SLCN - Childhood Speech Language & Communication Needs

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Entry Requirements

Primary degree with at least Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification.

Application Details

Closing Date: 15 August 2025

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.

An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

Next start date: September 2026

Fees

Fees: EU
€8,390 full-time; €4,355 part-time (including levy) p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
€8,250 full-time; €4,250 part-time p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
€140 full-time; €105 part-time p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€17,500 p.a. (€17,640 p.a. including levy) 2024/25

Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant—please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €4,000 towards your tuition (2023/24). You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €140.

Postgraduate fee breakdown = Tuition (EU or NON EU) + Student levy as outlined above.

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.



Career Progression

With our interprofessional MSc, you are gaining specialist knowledge of working with children with SLCN. You can then apply this knowledge in your specific professional context and future career.

This MSc can open doors to roles such as:

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
SLCN Support Specialist
Policy or Advocacy Roles
Research Assistant / PhD Progression

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Blended Learning
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