Speech and language therapy

What is study like?

Due to the high interdisciplinarity of the field, second-cycle studies are the minimum requirement for successful independent practice as a future Master Speech and Language Therapist.

Programme objectives

• Deepening Knowledge and Skills: Enhance knowledge and skills in both fundamental and applied disciplines—including pedagogy, medicine, and linguistics—taking into account the interdisciplinary nature that is crucial at the Master’s level. These competencies enable independent practice as a speech and language therapist and provide a basis for continuing studies at the third cycle (doctoral studies), as well as for engaging in various forms of continuous professional development.
• Critical Analysis and Research: Develop the ability to critically monitor and reflect upon the latest developments in theory and practice, and to search for new sources of knowledge using scientific-research methods for more complex issues in the field of speech and language therapy.
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Competence: Achieve proficiency in using diagnostic tools and in carrying out advanced interventions related to communication, hearing, speech, and language.
• Collaborative and Leadership Skills: Foster collaborative and teamwork skills and enhance communication abilities necessary for leading group processes.

Admission requirements

Candidates for the second-cycle Master’s programme in Speech and Language Therapy may enrol if they have completed:

• A first-cycle study programme totaling 240 ECTS credits, or a university-level study programme accepted before 11 June 2004, in the relevant professional field of speech and language therapy.
• A first-cycle study programme totaling 180 ECTS credits in the relevant professional field of speech and language therapy, provided that, before enrolment, the candidate completes an additional year as prescribed by this study programme.
• A first-cycle study programme totaling 240 ECTS credits, or a university-level study programme accepted before 11 June 2004, in another professional field, provided that, before enrolment, the candidate completes study obligations essential for continuing the programme amounting to between 10 and 60 ECTS credits. The candidate must also demonstrate, prior to enrolment, experience in the fields of education and in healthcare and social welfare amounting to 15 ECTS credits.
• A first-cycle study programme totaling 180 ECTS credits, or a higher education professional study programme accepted before 11 June 2004, in another professional field, provided that, before enrolment, the candidate completes an additional year as prescribed by this study programme and completes study obligations essential for continuing the programme amounting to between 10 and 60 ECTS credits. The candidate must also demonstrate, prior to enrolment, experience in the fields of education and in healthcare and social welfare amounting to 15 ECTS credits.
• Candidates who have completed equivalent education abroad and are enrolling under the same conditions as those who have completed their studies in Slovenia. Prior to enrolment, they must undergo a procedure for the recognition of their education for the purpose of continuing their studies.

The requirement related to speech and language disorders and non-verbal expressiveness is verified through a communication test prior to enrolment in the programme.

Selection criteria in case of limited admissions

In the event of limited admissions, candidates will be selected based on the following criteria and procedure:

• 60%: Average grade from first-cycle studies.
• 20%: Grade for the diploma or other form of study completion.
• 20%: An elective exam through which the candidate demonstrates knowledge of the content in audiology and electroacoustics, phonetics, methods for working with the deaf/hard-of-hearing, and methods of speech therapy work at the primary level.