B.Sc. in Clinical Speech & Language Studies
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- About the Course
- First Year (Junior Freshman)
- Second Year (Senior Freshman)
- Third Year (Junior Sophister)
- Fourth Year (Senior Sophister)
About the Course
The B.Sc. Honours degree in Clinical Speech and Language Studies (Undergraduate Course, Code - TR007) is of 4 years 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. Graduates of the course are professionally recognised by the professional organisations in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Graduates are eligible to register with CORU, the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board
There is no Graduate Entry or Advanced Entry Route to Clinical Speech & Language Studies. Within the HEAR or DARE scheme students may enter with reduced points. Course specific requirements include IELTS (Academic Version) 7 (no individual band below 7, Duolingo English Test minimum overall score 130 with no individual sub score under 130). Minimum Entry Requirements 2023 = 544 Points. There are 34 places available annually. Applications for admission from EU applicants are made to the Central Applications Office (CAO). Non-EU applicants apply online direct to TCD by 1 February of the proposed year of entry. Entry is possible only at the beginning of the academic year, in September.
First Year (Junior Freshman)
Modules
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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.
Handbooks
Junior Freshman Handbook 2023-2024 (PDF
Second Year (Senior Freshman)
Modules
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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
Handbooks
Senior Freshman Handbook 2023-2024 (PDF)
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
Handbooks
Junior Sophister Handbook 2023-2024 (PDF)
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
Handbooks
Senior Sophister Handbook 2023-2024 (PDF)
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
Clinical Practice Handbook 2024-25- (PDF)
Module Handbook
Module Handbook 2024-2025- (PDF)