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.
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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
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
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
2 years part-time
Blended Learning
