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MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration)

MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration)
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Course Overview

This pre-registration course aims to develop highly skilled, evidence-based therapists, preparing graduates to practice as qualified Speech and Language Therapists.

Applications for the Autumn 2025 course are now open for a limited time.

Level Postgraduate Qualification Masters Degree
In-person Weekdays
Duration 2 years
Start date
1st Year Fees €16,896.00

This MSc gives you the expertise to diagnose communication and swallowing difficulties in babies, children, and adults, as well as design and implement treatment plans to improve quality of life for individuals with conditions such as autism, cleft palate, hearing impairment, stammering, and stroke.

You will develop the skills to build strong relationships with patients, addressing the mental health challenges they may face, and apply your learning through practical experience during placements.

Our expert tutors, who are practising clinicians and experienced educators, will guide you throughout the programme. You’ll receive personalised support from an academic tutor, ensuring you achieve your best. 

This MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration) utilises a blended learning approach, with a mix of learning environments including online lectures, practical work experience, problem-based learning, common and complex case studies.

Formal teaching methods will vary depending on the relevant learning outcomes of specific units, but will include the following activity types: Lectures (Scheduled) Seminars (Scheduled) Tutorials (Scheduled) Project Supervision (Scheduled) Practical Classes and Workshops (Scheduled) Guided Independent Study (Independent).

You are normally expected to attend all elements of the course and will require a minimum of 80% attendance across all modules.

Work Placement

There are three mandatory work placements as part of the course, these are:

  • Six week block placements
  • Four days a week (with one day for independent study or attendance at tutorials)
  • One placement within the first year of study (summer)
  • Two placements within the second year of study (spring and summer)
Entry to this course is by direct application to Portobello Institute.
A minimum of a 2:2 (Hons) degree in a relevant subject. Examples of relevant subjects include psychology, language, linguistics, biological science, medical science and childhood or education studies. Alternatively, have significant recent relevant work experience (e.g., working as a Speech and Language therapy assistant).
Entry is interview based with a 15-minute interview conducted via MS Teams. We will look holistically at each applicant’s undergraduate degree, experience to date, interest in the subject and commitment to completing this programme and working in the space in the future.
Applicants for whom English is not their first be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 6.5 applicants are required to achieve the equivalent of an IELTS (academic) score of 7.0 or above with no less than 6.5 in each section.
  1. 1
    Complete the online application form.
  2. 2
    An interview will be conducted via MS Teams to verify suitability for this programme.
  3. 3
    Confirmation of the interview outcome will be given within 7 – 10 working days. To confirm acceptance of offer, successful applicants will be required to formally accept their offer and pay the required deposit – there will be a 14 day time allowance to complete this part of the process.
  4. 4
    Please note places on this course are only confirmed once tuition fees have been received. We are unable to hold places open for applicants unable to complete the final stage of the process.

*Please note that additional costs will apply to students who undertake this course including but not limited to costs associated with equipment, placement, clothing requirements and health checks. More information is available from the course advisor upon request.

In-person Weekdays

Course: €16,896

€16,896.00 Year 1 total fee

Year 2
Cost per academic year: €16,896

*Please note that additional costs will apply to students who undertake this course including but not limited to costs associated with equipment, placement, clothing requirements and health checks. More information is available from the course advisor upon request.

In-person Weekdays

Option 1

33% deposit payment (€5,706.03), followed by 4 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €395.

  • €2,896.24 due in month 1
  • €2,896.24 due in month 2
  • €2,896.24 due in month 3
  • €2,896.24 due in month 4

Option 2

40% deposit payment (€6,758.40) due on application of your course. Final balance (€10,137.60) due before the course start date.

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