Clinical Speech and Language Studies - Modules

The B.Sc. Honours degree in Clinical Speech and Language Studies is 4 years in duration and leads to a qualification in speech and language therapy. The course is delivered within the School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences at the university and students participate in a range of courses offered to members of other disciplines.

First Year (Junior Freshman)

Modules

  • SLU11001: Foundation Clinical Studies
  • SLU11002: Speech, Hearing and Swallowing
  • SLU11003: Social Psychology and Lifespan Development
  • SLU11004: Phonetics 1
  • SLU11005: Phonetics 2
  • LIU11008: Introduction to Linguistics 1
  • LIU11009: Syntax 1
  • LIU11013: First Language Acquisition
  • ANU11004: Anatomy & HT
  • PGU11007: Physiology Allied Health

Clinical Practice

Pre-clinical work includes visits to healthcare settings, residential settings and schools.

Second Year (Senior Freshman)

Modules

  • SLU22001: Phonetics and Phonology
  • SLU22002: Cognitive and Neuropsychology
  • SLU22003: Nature of Disorders of Speech, Voice, Fluency and Swallowing
  • SLU22004: Assessment of Disorders of Speech, Voice, Fluency and Swallowing
  • LIU22007: Sociolinguistics
  • SLU22006: Nature of Disorders of Language and Communication
  • SLU22007: Assessment of Disorders of Language and Communication
  • SLU22008: Practice Education 1
  • SLU22009: Ethics and Professional Studies

Clinical Practice

The Clinical Education Programme includes attendance at clinical tutorials and workshops and engagement in observation and practice while on clinical placements in a variety of healthcare and other settings.

Third Year (Junior Sophister)

Modules

  • LIU33005: Discourse Analysis
  • SLU33002: Dynamics of Discourse
  • SLU33003: Evidence Based Practice
  • SLU33004: Intervention for Disorders of Speech, Voice, Fluency and Swallowing
  • SLU33005: Intervention for Disorders of Language and Communication
  • SLU33006: Research Methods and Statistics
  • SLU33007: Research Design
  • SLU33008: Neurology and Psychiatry
  • SLU33009: Practice Education 2

Clinical Practice

The Clinical Education Programme includes attendance at clinical tutorials and workshops and engagement in observation and practice while on clinical placements in a variety of healthcare and other settings.

Fourth Year (Senior Sophister)

Modules

  • SLU44001: Advanced Studies in Communication and Swallowing
  • SLU44002: Advanced Studies in Communication, Disability and Society
  • SLU44003: Research Project
  • SLU44004: Reflective Studies
  • SLU44005: Counselling Principles and Practice
  • SLU44006: Practice Education 3
  • SLU44007: Practice Education 4
  • SLU44001: Advanced Studies in Communication and Swallowing

Clinical Practice

The Clinical Education Programme includes attendance at clinical tutorials and workshops and engagement in observation and practice while on clinical placements in a variety of healthcare and other settings.

For further information on modules visit www.tcd.ie/slscs/undergraduate/clinical-speech-language/index.php