Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 70% or above at entire Bachelor Degree level.
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) H2A in Honours year
Selection criteria
Applicants must supply their resumé.
Applicants must supply referees/references.
All students are expected to undertake a four-week bridging course at the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus, which is designed to enable students to develop foundation knowledge in Speech Pathology (including human bioscience (anatomy and physiology), linguistics (phonetics and grammar) and problem-based learning) which will serve as a basis for their future studies in Speech Pathology.
The University will access your official transcript upon application.
Applicants are also required to complete a Personal Statement to support their application, refer to Academic Entry Requirement section.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0
Speech pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and provide management and advocacy services to people with communication or swallowing disorders.
People with communication disorders may have difficulties in speech, language, voice, fluency, reading and spelling.
All students are required to complete the bridging course which is designed to enable students to develop foundation knowledge in Speech Pathology (including human bioscience (anatomy and physiology), linguistics (phonetics and grammar) and problem based learning) which will serve as a basis for their future studies in speech pathology.
Some students may be eligible for exemptions from part of the bridging course based on previous studies.
This four week intensive course commences in January 2021 and finishes in mid February 2021. You will be involved in 13 hours of direct contact (PBL, lectures and on line activities, quizzes) each week for four weeks and will also be required to complete at least 13 hours of self directed study.
CRICOS code: 073116F
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Study options
Core subjects
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Year 1
Academic integrity module
Assessment and intervention in speech pathology clinic
Critical implementation of the evidence
Evidence in practice in speech pathology
Introduction to speech pathology practice
Assessment and intervention a
Assessment of communication and swallowing
Year 2
advanced seminars in speech pathology
Speech pathology practice a
Speech pathology practice b
Therapeutic intervention and management
Speech pathology practice d
Speech pathology practice e
Graduates practise in hospitals, community health centres, private practice, schools, rehabilitation centres and aged-care centres. Graduates can also work in areas such as health promotion and teaching, and consulting, in communication and presentation. Employment opportunities also exist in specialised centres helping people with a hearing impairment, cerebral palsy and intellectual disability.
Professional recognition
The Master of Speech Pathology is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). Graduates of the Master of Speech Pathology may apply for membership with the SPA. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
530 AUD/year
