MPhil in Speech & Language Processing
An interdisciplinary master's programme exploring the science of spoken communication and speech technology.
Best for:Best for students with a strong academic background in linguistics, engineering, or psychology interested in speech technology.
Overview
The MPhil in Speech & Language Processing at Trinity College Dublin offers a comprehensive study of spoken communication from both human and technological perspectives. Students examine how speech is encoded and decoded, while exploring the intersection of linguistics, acoustics, engineering, and psychology. The curriculum covers advanced techniques for modeling speech, including applications in speech synthesis and the understanding of disordered speech. This programme is designed for those seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical linguistics and practical technological implementation.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced coursework covering the intersection of speech science and technology.
- Develop technical skills in modeling spoken communication for technological applications.
- Analyze the physiological and anatomical foundations of human speech production.
- Conduct research into speech synthesis and the mechanisms of disordered speech.
- Participate in interdisciplinary seminars involving linguistics, engineering, and psychology.
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (at least upper second class or equivalent; GPA of at least 3.2)
Degree offered: MPhil
Language: English; Band C (Higher Entry) proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Strong academic record in a relevant discipline
- Proficiency in English language (Band C Higher Entry)
- Ability to articulate research motivation in a personal statement
- Must hold a good honours degree or equivalent
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Applicants must submit their application through the official Trinity College Dublin postgraduate portal. A personal statement detailing motivation for the course is required as part of the application package.
- Personal statement
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of English language proficiency
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