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Speech and Language Processing

Trinity College Dublin
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 17,693 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,428 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MPhil
Duration 12 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Dublin, Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The Speech and Language Processing at Trinity College Dublin is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 12 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 Processing 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 17,693 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,428 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Dublin, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Speech and Language Processing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Speech Processing 1: spectral analysis
  2. Formal foundations of linguistic theories
  3. Laboratory Phonetics and Phonology
  4. Computational theories of grammar and meaning

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants are normally required to possess a good primary degree or equivalent qualification. Previous knowledge of the field of speech and language processing is not a requirement. Students who are not native speakers of English are expected to attend the orientation course in English for Academic Purposes in the CLCS in the month preceding the start of the academic year. Applicants must complete the Personal Statement section of the application form and explain their motivation in applying for their chosen course(s).


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 17,693 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,428 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 17,693 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,428 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Trinity College Dublin 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 Trinity College Dublin

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Trinity College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

constituent college of the University of Dublin in Ireland

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months