The School of Linguistic, Speech, and Communication Sciences research and teaching includes the following

  • Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Speech Science and Phonetics
  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Dysphagia
  • Deaf Studies
  • Irish Sign Language
  • English Language Teaching
  • Irish Language Technology
  • Asian Studies

Our School's vision is to be an internationally recognised reference point for the scientific study of language, communication, speech and swallowing, characterised by a distinctive focus on communication diversity and inclusion. We aim to:

  • Foster critical curiosity about the human capacity for language and symbolic communication and critical aspects of health and well-being related to language, communication and swallowing
  • Provide a nurturing learning environment where staff and students are facilitated to achieve excellence and extend their horizons
  • Work collaboratively to realise the potential of research, teaching and learning synergies, and inspire our students and graduates to continue their quest for knowledge in partnership with us
  • Inform social, educational and health policy on issues related to linguistic diversity and inclusion, multilingualism, the Irish language and Irish Sign Language, as well as communication and swallowing impairment.