Speech and Language Therapy (Professional Qualification) - MSc Entry requirements
Qualify as a speech and language therapist with UL’s CORU-approved MSc. Two years of full-time study, with integrated clinical practice placements. Apply now.
Key information
EU fees per year
€13,300
Non-EU fees per year
€26,700
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration
Two years
Attendance
Full-time
Programme type
Taught
Delivery
In-person
Start date
September
Award
Masters (MSc)
Application end date
2 April 2027
Requirements
- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline.
- Students in their final undergraduate year can apply, but must show they meet all entry requirements by the end of June in the year the programme starts.
- For candidates who meet this requirement, the HPAT (Health Professions Admission Test-Ireland) will be used as the only instrument to select students for this programme.
- Visit HPAT Ireland website for information on registration fees, registration deadlines and exam dates.
- Successful applicants must complete Garda vetting, health screening, CPR certification and vaccinations before placement (any costs will be covered by the student). More information on Student Vetting.
International students
- For international candidates, the International Student Admissions Test (ISAT) will be used to select candidates. Applicants must have sat the exam by 31 January in the year in which they wish to apply.
- If English is not your first language and you have not studied in an English-speaking country, you must have an acceptable English Language qualification.
- An IELTS score of 8.0 with no less than 7.5 in any component is required or
- A minimum of Grade C (Minimum Score of 185) on the Cambridge CEFR C1 Test or
- Occupational English Test OET (Speech Pathology) A minimum of grade A (400) in three components and B (350) in one component (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
- For details on country-specific qualifications, visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students
Checklist of documents
- *Academic transcripts and certificates – Translated if needed.*
- UL graduates only need to provide their student ID number
- Copy of your birth certificate or passport
- Completed consent to travel form
English language requirements
- English Language Competency certificate
- Accepted language qualifications are noted in Entry Requirements above.
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.
