24 monthsProgramme duration
63,500 AUDTuition Fee/year
FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Speech pathologists work with people with communication and swallowing disabilities. They may help young children with developmental speech and language difficulties; provide specialist support to school-aged children and adolescents with language, learning and reading difficulties; work on rehabilitation programs for adults with a brain injury; support those with autism, cleft palate or dementia; or optimise vocal skills.
The Master of Speech and Language Pathology will prepare you for a rewarding career in a professional or clinical role in private practice, hospitals, disability support or government. While developing expertise in communication and swallowing disorders, you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake advanced studies on topics such as cleft lip and palate, head and neck cancer, transgender voice and trauma-informed practice. And you’ll have the choice of studying full- or part-time within Macquarie University Health, our unique ecosystem of hospital and health clinics renowned for providing a cutting-edge environment for learning and practice.
The Master of Speech and Language Pathology will prepare you for a rewarding career in a professional or clinical role in private practice, hospitals, disability support or government. While developing expertise in communication and swallowing disorders, you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake advanced studies on topics such as cleft lip and palate, head and neck cancer, transgender voice and trauma-informed practice. And you’ll have the choice of studying full- or part-time within Macquarie University Health, our unique ecosystem of hospital and health clinics renowned for providing a cutting-edge environment for learning and practice.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Speech pathologists work with people with communication and swallowing disabilities. They may help young children with developmental speech and language difficulties; provide specialist support to school-aged children and adolescents with language, learning and reading difficulties; work on rehabilitation programs for adults with a brain injury; support those with autism, cleft palate or dementia; or optimise vocal skills.
The Master of Speech and Language Pathology will prepare you for a rewarding career in a professional or clinical role in private practice, hospitals, disability support or government. While developing expertise in communication and swallowing disorders, you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake advanced studies on topics such as cleft lip and palate, head and neck cancer, transgender voice and trauma-informed practice. And you’ll have the choice of studying full- or part-time within Macquarie University Health, our unique ecosystem of hospital and health clinics renowned for providing a cutting-edge environment for learning and practice.
The Master of Speech and Language Pathology will prepare you for a rewarding career in a professional or clinical role in private practice, hospitals, disability support or government. While developing expertise in communication and swallowing disorders, you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake advanced studies on topics such as cleft lip and palate, head and neck cancer, transgender voice and trauma-informed practice. And you’ll have the choice of studying full- or part-time within Macquarie University Health, our unique ecosystem of hospital and health clinics renowned for providing a cutting-edge environment for learning and practice.
Admission Requirements
7+
The minimum admission requirements for the Master of Speech and Language Pathology are as follows: AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or recognised equivalent) with a WAM of 65; and
For applicants required to take a Casper test, upon receiving your application, the University will advise of the available dates and process for this test. Casper test availability will be specifically for Macquarie University applicants.
- Recent successful completion of units of study in at least five of the following topical areas: Phonetics, Phonology, Grammar/Syntax, Psycholinguistics, Semantics, Morphology, Language Development, Psychology; and
- Satisfactory personal statement detailing your understanding of speech pathology as it is practised in Australia, your reasons for desiring to work as a speech pathologist, and any other factors relevant to your application.
- Relevant professional work experience in Australia (totaling two years FTE) within the past five years; and
- Satisfactory Casper score; and
- Satisfactory personal statement detailing your understanding of speech pathology as it is practised in Australia, your reasons for desiring to work as a speech pathologist, the relevance of your previous professional work experience, and any other factors relevant to your application.
For applicants required to take a Casper test, upon receiving your application, the University will advise of the available dates and process for this test. Casper test availability will be specifically for Macquarie University applicants.
2 Years
Feb
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,700 AUD
International
63,500 AUD
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