Admissions Interviews MSc Speech & Language Therapy (Professional Qualification) AW 1

2 The Interview Comprises 2 parts: –Individual interview with two interviewers –Short essay Title to be given at the interview Opportunity to meet with current students at 1.15 on each interview day AW 2

3 After the interview Offers of places will go out around March You will be notified of the date by which you must accept Further rounds of offers as necessary If you receive an offer, you must get Garda Clearance and Vaccinations before starting Course starts end of August each year

4 Overview of the Course 2 year post grad professional qualification –5 modules per semester over 2 full years –Core staff + additional input from practising SLTs, other departments or medical staff 4 strands of study: 1.Supporting disciplines e.g. psychology 2.Language pathology 3.Research project 4.Clinical practice AW 4

5 Clinical placements Clinic 1 (Semester 1) –Visiting aphasia scheme - weekly –Creche observation session –SLT and Audiology observation sessions Clinic 2 (Semester 2) –1 day per week for 10 weeks Clinic 3 (Summer block 1) –5 weeks full time Clinic 4 (Semester 3) –1 day per week for 10 weeks Clinic 5 (summer block 2) –5 weeks full time Travel necessary AW 5

6 Teaching and learning methods Traditional lectures Active learning: –Workshops –Practical classes –Seminars –Case presentation –Case based problem solving AW 6

7 Assessment methods AW 7 Assessment methods to reflect competencies, e.g.: –Group presentations –Practical tests –Case management plans –Oral case presentations –Poster presentations –Essays –Exams –Unseen client, Viva –Research project

8 Timetable Semester 2 S2MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday LinguisticsClinicResearch 11.00Methods School AgeAquired NeuroAnatomy/ 15.00LanguageClinicPhysiology 16.00Aquired 17.00Neuro AW

9 Any questions? Please feel free to ask your interviewers or current students available to meet on the day. AW 9

10 Further information Next course begins end of August Final assignments: end of August 2 years later Qualify: Autumn following completion of final assignments Information on fees at

11 Good luck We look forward to seeing you at the interview. Good luck!! AW 11

12 Timeline for 2011 / 12 To be confirmed