Program Overview
The Speech and Language Therapy at University of Limerick is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Speech and Language Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: EUR 19,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,774 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Speech and Language Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations for Speech & Language Therapy Practice
- Linguistic Foundations
- Foundations of Phonetics & Phonology
- Anatomy & Physiology for Speech & Language Therapists
- Speech, Language & Communication Needs in the Preschool Child
- Practice Education 1
- Preparation for Practice Education
- Enquiry in Healthcare 1
- Linguistic Contexts
- Phonetics & Phonology for Speech & Language Therapy Practice
- Feeding, Eating, Drinking & Swallowing Disorders
- Speech, Language & Communication Needs in School Age & Adolescence
- Developmental Disabilities
- Introduction to Acquired Communication Disorders: Stroke
- Clinical Reasoning
- Enquiry in Healthcare 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have obtained an award of with a minimum classification of 2.2 honours in an undergraduate degree equivalent to Level 8 (National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or a postgraduate degree (Level 9 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). The type of previous undergraduate degree is not a limiting factor in terms of eligibility.
Applications must include:
- A completed postgraduate studies application form (online)
- Qualification transcripts and certificates with official stamps where required
- Certified English translations of transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- English language qualification if English is not the applicant\xc2\x92s first language
- A copy of the applicant\xc2\x92s birth certificate (long document)
- Completed consent to travel form
- Applications which do not provide all of the above will not be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 19,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,774 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 19,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,774 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date May 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months