Becoming an SLT

Here we provide some information for anyone interested in learning how to become an SLT.

To work as an SLT in Ireland, you must have completed a course that is approved by the regulator CORU. Upon completion of study, you must register with CORU, the regulating body for Health and Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) in Ireland. If you have qualified from an international course that is not approved by CORU you will have to go through the international recognition of qualification process with CORU before you can register.

Accredited courses in Ireland

There are four Universities within the Republic of Ireland which offer CORU approved and IASLT Accredited courses to those wishing to become a Speech and Language Therapist.

Undergraduate Study

University College Cork, BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy

NUI Galway, BSc in Speech and Language Therapy

Trinity College Dublin, BSc Clinical Speech and Language Studies

Postgraduate Study

University of Limerick, Speech and Language Therapy (Professional Qualification) MSc

Studying Abroad

It is possible to complete a programme of study outside the Republic of Ireland/international course and still be eligible to work within the Republic of Ireland. CORU recognition is the process by which professional qualifications obtained outside of Ireland are assessed and validated against Irish standards. This is necessary for professionals who wish to practice in a regulated profession in Ireland but have gained their qualifications abroad. If you achieved your qualifications from an international course (not CORU approved), you will need to apply for recognition of your international qualifications before you apply for CORU registration.