CK705 · Level 8 · 4 years

Speech and Language Therapy

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

555

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About this course

UCC's Speech and Language Therapy degree trains you to help children and adults with communication or swallowing difficulties. It is taught mainly through problem-based learning in small groups.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, linguistics and speech science, along with assessment and treatment approaches. Year 2 focuses on communication disorders in children and Year 3 on adults. Final year covers swallowing disorders (dysphagia), mental health and a research dissertation.
Placement and abroad
You complete at least 450 hours of placement over the course, in UCC's Brookfield Clinic and in hospitals, schools and disability services across the south of Ireland.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as speech and language therapists in healthcare teams, and can go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in both science and language, relate well to all ages and want to help people.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026555Published after the final round
2025 552552567
2024 564554579
2023 555555578

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Languages except English: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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