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Speech and language therapy UL
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Hi! I'm really interested in applying to this course. Can anyone tell me what the placements are like? Are they in Limerick? I don't have a car at the moment so I'd be relying on public transport to get around.
Hi Kelemina,
Some of the placements are in Limerick but there's no guarantee of being placed in Limerick. To be honest, you have to be willing to go pretty much anywhere in Ireland, although they will try to accommodate you but you have four placements throughout the course and you have to gain experience in different areas with different client groups so it wouldn't be realistic to attempt this without leaving Limerick. They do try to accommodate you though if they can at all, and I would say having a car is definitely a big plus, it makes things easier for you. But that doesn't mean its a necessity
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Well I have a degree in intellectual disability nursing so most of my experience was from just working alongside speech and language therapists and working with people with disabilities. I think that having experience is probably the most important thing so I'd say just shadow a few speech and language therapists if u can!
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Hi everyone,
I am applying for SLT this year too. As I'm sure ye all know the closing date is today so I'm trying to get all my documents together! I know last minute!! love_apple I haven't heard anything about no interviews this year but that would be great!!! I hope you managed to get some experience in the end! I applied last year too but didn't even get an interview! I'm doing an MA in Applied Linguistics at the moment so I'm hoping that should help. I was wondering if anyone had ever tried to defer their applications for the next year if they were offered a place? I'm toying with the idea of travelling too. Thanks! 0 -
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No I would say they will look for documentation after u accept a place. Good luckMaryorange wrote: »I would say the would be looking for refferance if I had a place on either the speech and language and occupational programme.I am disappointed, not looking forward to letter this week. 0 -
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As far as I know people rarely get in to this course on their first application. I was told that most people know what UL are looking for by their 3rd application and get in then. Fortunately my 2nd application was successful so don'e give up on it!Didn't get in
Disappointing, but I sort of guessed at the open day I wasn't what they were looking for.0 -
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As far as I know people rarely get in to this course on their first application. I was told that most people know what UL are looking for by their 3rd application and get in then. Fortunately my 2nd application was successful so don'e give up on it!
Congrats Kitty I also was successful in my application... Do you know if there is a fb page yet for us to find each other? They did one last year that i gather was quite useful in finding accommodation, reading, sharing info, etc. I can try and make one if not (how, I have no idea :rolleyes: ) so excited and nervous already... 0 -
Well done Krazylotty! I don't know anything about fb pages but that would be handy alright! I'm already thinking about accommodation and am worried of the thought of living with strangers! ahh!Krazylotty123 wrote: »
Congrats Kitty I also was successful in my application... Do you know if there is a fb page yet for us to find each other? They did one last year that i gather was quite useful in finding accommodation, reading, sharing info, etc. I can try and make one if not (how, I have no idea :rolleyes: ) so excited and nervous already...0 -
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I'm the same googling everything, can't wait to get started. Letters arrived last Wednesday just with garda vetting form, info on vaccinations, giros to pay the deposit and some other bits. Don't worry I'm sure your letter will be waiting for you when you're home
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love_apple wrote: »I got in! Can't quite believe it! I got a letter in mid Feb saying I didn't get the first round offer but I had been placed on the reserve list... I thought that was it then I was devastated but eventually decided to email them (best decision ever) and they gave full breakdown of my marks (it's a points-based system) and said I was number two on the list.. the last month has been torture waiting to hear but finally good news! They said too that places were offered last year right up to the start date and they used almost 20 reserves so I wouldn't give up hope. 110 people applied too so well done to anyone that gets in!
Eek.. Reality startin to hit now! Excited but nervous too! Startn to worry about course fees now though :-\
Hey! Hadn't checked this in a while... Congratulations! Can't wait to meet everyone. Wow, I'm surprised they were so forthcoming with all that info but it's good to know. I'm the same, the financial implications are already stressing me out! Looks like I'm back to 20c noodles again...
Have you joined the fb page? The link's just above there if you haven't! 0 -
Krazylotty123 wrote: »Hey! Hadn't checked this in a while... Congratulations! Can't wait to meet everyone. Wow, I'm surprised they were so forthcoming with all that info but it's good to know. I'm the same, the financial implications are already stressing me out! Looks like I'm back to 20c noodles again...
Have you joined the fb page? The link's just above there if you haven't!
Ya I'm wondering too if most people are going for on campus accommodation? It's crazy expensive but would remove alot of accommodation related stress... I requested to join the fb but dunno if they accepted me... :-\0 -
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Hi Dani
I'm a first year in the course and can only speak from my own perspective but hopefully it will help!
It's hard to know what to write but they're basically looking for you to show your "sound knowledge of the scope and diversity of the profession" and also demonstrate why you want to do the course and what efforts you have put in to gain experience.
It's been really tough this year to get any kind of work shadowing so don't worry if you have limited experience with that specifically, I did too. They advise to get as much experience with the client group as possible i.e. volunteer/work with people with communication difficulties, disabilities, children, the elderly.. It's all relevant and experience has a high weighting in your application so don't leave anything out!
Here is info I received from the department about application process when I applied, I can only say what it was like this year though, I don't know if it will change for next year..:
"Entrance is by competition. This year we had 110 applications for 32 places. There are no interviews held for this programme."
"We almost used 20 of our reserves in 2012" (i.e. 20 ppl got in on 2nd round after successful applicants decided not to take their places)
"Applications are currently scored on the following criteria:
Class of your first or subsequent degree. Qualification to be considered must be at level 8 or above. While we take some people with lower second class honours most years, most successful applicants have an upper second or above.
Your application should demonstrate a sound knowledge of the scope and diversity of the profession. [scored out of 3]
Your supporting statement and CV are also scored for writing style. [scored out of 3]
Work experience, that is, number of different client groups worked with, and duration of the experience is scored out of 6.
Three additional points can be allocated for an achievement which is considered unique among applicants and represents the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the course and the profession. These three points are very rarely awarded, as the achievement must be truly exceptional."
Best of Luck! Might see you at the open day on the 24th!
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love_apple wrote: »Hi Dani
I'm a first year in the course and can only speak from my own perspective but hopefully it will help!
It's hard to know what to write but they're basically looking for you to show your "sound knowledge of the scope and diversity of the profession" and also demonstrate why you want to do the course and what efforts you have put in to gain experience.
It's been really tough this year to get any kind of work shadowing so don't worry if you have limited experience with that specifically, I did too. They advise to get as much experience with the client group as possible i.e. volunteer/work with people with communication difficulties, disabilities, children, the elderly.. It's all relevant and experience has a high weighting in your application so don't leave anything out!
Here is info I received from the department about application process when I applied, I can only say what it was like this year though, I don't know if it will change for next year..:
"Entrance is by competition. This year we had 110 applications for 32 places. There are no interviews held for this programme."
"We almost used 20 of our reserves in 2012" (i.e. 20 ppl got in on 2nd round after successful applicants decided not to take their places)
"Applications are currently scored on the following criteria:
Class of your first or subsequent degree. Qualification to be considered must be at level 8 or above. While we take some people with lower second class honours most years, most successful applicants have an upper second or above.
Your application should demonstrate a sound knowledge of the scope and diversity of the profession. [scored out of 3]
Your supporting statement and CV are also scored for writing style. [scored out of 3]
Work experience, that is, number of different client groups worked with, and duration of the experience is scored out of 6.
Three additional points can be allocated for an achievement which is considered unique among applicants and represents the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the course and the profession. These three points are very rarely awarded, as the achievement must be truly exceptional."
Best of Luck! Might see you at the open day on the 24th!
Thank you so much love_apple for a fantastic response. You went above and beyond what I was hoping for.
I have a 2.1 in Psychology from NUI Maynooth so hopefully that will suffice for degree and class.
Apart from experience already undertaken, I have a fair bit of shadowing experience organised for the next few months and will be attending several courses alongside a Senior SLT in an observational capacity.
That is great news about so many reserves gaining places. To cover my bases I'm applying for a fair few of the PgDip/MSc courses in the UK also. I know I may not gain a place this year but at least by the end of eight applications, I will be a pro and I'll hopefully get in the following year.
I suppose my biggest concern is about my supporting statement. I just want to represent myself well and allow my knowledge, passion and drive to be shown.
I will indeed be there on the 24th and hopefully will be a little further on with my applications.
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