Intermediary Studies - Professional Diploma Entry requirements
Qualify as a Registered Intermediary with UL and support vulnerable individuals in the Irish justice system.
Key information
EU fees per year
€4,950
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration
One year
Attendance
Part-time
Programme type
Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery
Blended
Start date
September
Award
Professional Diploma
Requirements
- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with a at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2.2) in a relevant discipline.
- Applicants must also have at least three years of practice experience as a CORU-registered Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker in the Republic of Ireland, or an equivalent qualification. Previous legal experience or training is not required.
International students
For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students.
International study visas
International study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa.
Checklist of documents
- Academic transcripts and certificates*
- UL graduates only need to provide their student ID
- Copy of your birth certificate or passport
- A copy of CORU Certificate of Registration
- Copy of your CV
- English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
- A completed communication skills and experience form
- A Personal Statement
- A brief overview of your education and professional experience, highlighting your CORU-registered background and relevant skills.
- A reflection on your experience working with individuals with speech, language, and communication needs, including how this prepares you for the role of an intermediary.
- Your understanding of the role of an intermediary in the Irish justice system and how you see yourself contributing.
English language
- English Language Competency certificate
- For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements
Guidelines on completing your application
- To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
- Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
- Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
- *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.
