Master's in Childhood Speech, Language, and Communication Needs
Advance your expertise in childhood speech, language, and communication needs through a flexible blended learning Master's programme.
Best for:Best for practitioners and healthcare or education professionals seeking specialized expertise in childhood communication needs.
Overview
The Master of Science in Childhood Speech, Language, and Communication Needs at the University of Galway offers a critical and conceptually sophisticated understanding of children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and their daily lives. Designed for busy practitioners facing multiple demands on their time, the curriculum utilizes a flexible blended learning format. This format successfully integrates face-to-face workshops with online learning modules to accommodate professional schedules. Students engage with contemporary research and practical frameworks to improve outcomes for children experiencing communication challenges.
What you'll do
- Participate in structured online learning modules and scheduled face-to-face workshops
- Engage with academic literature concerning childhood speech, language, and communication needs
- Complete coursework and assessments totaling 90 ECTS credits
- Apply theoretical concepts to practical professional scenarios and case studies
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree with at least Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Prior academic qualification at primary degree level with Second Class Honours or higher
- Professional interest or background in working with children with communication needs
- Ability to manage time effectively across a blended learning format
- Applicants must hold a primary degree with at least Second Class Honours or an equivalent qualification
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Applications must be submitted online through the University of Galway application portal. Prospective students should review the course entry requirements and prepare all necessary documentation before initiating the online application process.
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