BSc Speech and Language Therapy

at National University of Ireland Galway

Year 1

• Psychology I

• Human Body Structure

• Human Body Function

• Practice Education I

• Professional Studies I

• Linguistics I

• Phonetics and Phonology

• Communication Impairments & Dysphagia I

 

Year 2

• Psychology II

• Neuroanatomy

• Neurophysiology

• Practice Education II

• Professional Studies II

• Research Methodology II

• Linguistics II

• Communication Impairments & Dysphagia II

 

Year 3

• Psychology III

• Practice Education III

• Professional Studies III

• Research Methodology III

• Linguistics III

• Communication Impairments & Dysphagia III

 

Year 4

• Practice Education IV

• Professional Studies IV

• Research Methodology IV

 

 

Curriculum Information

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases). 
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.

 

Glossary of Terms

 

Year 1 (60 Credits)

• Required SL122: Phonetics & Phonology - 15 Credits - Semester 1
• Required SI317: Human Body Function - 10 Credits - Semester 1
• Required AN240: Human Body Structure - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PS214: Developmental Psychology 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required SL124: Professional Studies 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required SL128: Communication Impairments & Dysphagia 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required SL126: Linguistics 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PS118: Introduction to Psychology - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Required SL125: Practice Education 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1

 

Year 2 (60 Credits)

• Required SI209: Neurophysiology - 5 Credits - Semester 3
• Required PS159: Psychology 2: Health & Social Psychology - 5 Credits - Semester 3
• Required AN208: Neuroanatomy - 10 Credits - Semester 3
• Required SL225: Communication Impairments & Dysphagia 2 - 10 Credits - Semester 3
• Required SL222: Professional Studies 2 - 10 Credits - Semester 3
• Required SL223: Linguistics 2 - 5 Credits - Semester 3
• Required PS160: Research Methodology 2 - 5 Credits - Semester 4
• Required SL221: Practice Education 2 - 10 Credits - Semester 3

 

Year 3 (60 Credits)

• Required SL321: Psychology 3 - 5 Credits - Semester 5
• Required SL327: Communication Impairments & Dysphagia 3 - 15 Credits - Semester 5
• Required SL323: Research Methodology 3 - 5 Credits - Semester 5
• Required SL324: Practice Education 3 - 15 Credits - Semester 5
• Required SL325: Linguistics 3 - 5 Credits - Semester 6
• Required SL322: Professional Studies 3 - 15 Credits - Semester 5

 

Year 4 (60 Credits)

• Required SL407: Professional Studies 4 - 20 Credits - Semester 7
• Required SL408: Research Methodology 4 - 20 Credits - Semester 7
• Required SL406: Practice Education 4 - 20 Credits - Semester 7

Undergraduate and mature students can satisfy matriculation registration requirements for NUI Galway by achieving certain grades in the following examinations. 
 

Leaving certificate (for EU and non-EU)

You need a pass in at least six subjects in the Leaving Certificate in accordance with College requirements with:

• Minimum Grade H5 (Higher Level) in two subjects 

• Passes in the remaining four subjects at O6/ H7 
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.
 

All subjects of the Leaving Certificate are accepted for matriculation registration purposes, with the exception of Gaeilge Bonnleibhéal (Irish Foundation Level), Mathematics (Ordinary Alternative/Foundation Level and; Home Economics (General), which is recognised only for St. Angela's College, Sligo.
 

GCE and GSCE
 

You need a pass in at least six subjects in accordance with College requirements with at least:

• GCE Advanced Level: Grade C in two recognised subjects and

• GCSE Level: Grade C in four recognised subjects.
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.

English Language Requirement:

IELTS :- 6.5

TOEFL :- 88

Fees: EU

€8,208 p.a. 2022/23

 

Fees: Tuition

€4,868 p.a. 2022/23

 

Fees: Student Contribution

€3,000 p.a. 2022/23

 

Fees: Student levy

€140 p.a. 2022/23

 

Fees: Non EU

€24,340 p.a. 2022/23

Occupational Health Service
In year on students are required to pay a €200 fee towards a subsidised Occupational Health Service provided to students of the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences in compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.

 

EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Levy €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.  

Graduates of the degree course will have a professional qualification and may work in a variety of settings such as:

• Community Clinics/Health Centres
• Day Centres
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Individuals' Homes
• Child Development Centres
• Hospitals
• Mainstream and Special Schools
• Language Classes

 

Work Placement
Practice education begins in first year, when students visit pre-schools and centres for people with disabilities. Throughout the course, there is a combination of one-day weekly placements in the on-site clinic and block placements in the community where students are given the opportunity to learn under the supervision of a qualified speech and language therapist. The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) requires that speech and language therapists in training undertake a minimum of 450 hours clinical education, 300 of which must be with a speech and language therapist and 150 of which can be clinically related.