Overview
This MSc in Childhood Speech, Language and Communication Needs at University of Galway has been designed to meet the needs of busy practitioners who need to keep up to date with the emerging evidence base when working with children with SLCN in the clinic, classroom, and community. (Note: it is not a professional qualification in speech and language therapy.)
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. Course activities and skills training enable you to apply knew knowledge and skills directly in the clinic, classroom, and community.
Careers
- Are you a health, education, or social care professional? Or someone who is interested in childhood communication impairments?
- Do you want to learn how you can engage, support, educate, and help children with SLCN (aged from birth to 18 years) in the clinic, classroom, and community?
- Do you want to learn how to facilitate the child with SLCN to participate in these contexts, and realise their full communication potential?
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include- Advanced Research Methods
- Narratives in Childhood
- Using Evidence in Practice
- Cultural, Linguistic, & Social Diversity in Health & Education
- Supporting children with SLCN
- Dissertation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Primary degree with at least Second Class Honours or an equivalent qualification.
- You can apply online for most postgraduate courses.
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International
17500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17500 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
8250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8250 EUR per year during 12 months.
Part-time EU: €4,250 part-time p.a.
Living costs for Galway
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
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