Master of Speech Pathology Studies
Master of Speech Pathology Studies
Expand your theoretical knowledge and professional attributes while gaining the clinical and research skills necessary for a professional career in speech pathology. The profession of speech pathology is focussed on the management of communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Communication problems may occur in the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency (stuttering),…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Expand your theoretical knowledge and professional attributes while gaining the clinical and research skills necessary for a professional career in speech pathology.
The profession of speech pathology is focussed on the management of communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Communication problems may occur in the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency (stuttering), hearing or literacy.
Through this two and a half year full-time program, you’ll complete advanced coursework to develop your understanding of practice and research, while enhancing the effectiveness of your clinical practice as a speech pathologist. You’ll learn how to interview, assess, diagnose and treat a variety of clients with communication issues, ranging from speech impairments to problems with voice control, language, fluency, swallowing and eating.
You’ll be taught by award-winning teachers, researchers and clinical educators who are among the best in Australia, and you’ll gain the theoretical knowledge, professional attributes and clinical and research skills to confidently pursue a career helping people who have challenges with speech and/or swallowing. You’ll develop your prior skills and knowledge to become a lifelong learner and critical thinker, which will enhance the effectiveness of your professional practice.
You’ll complete supervised clinical placements throughout the program in a range of clinical settings, including hospitals, educational facilities, other healthcare organisations, private practices and UQ’s Speech Pathology clinics.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Speech pathologist
Paediatric speech pathologist
Speech and language pathologist
Speech and language therapist
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for entry, you’ll need:
a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. Please see ‘Additional application information’ below for further details on entry requirements.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications
Study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical, or biological sciences is recommended.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; speaking 8; reading 7; writing 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) – Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 27.
PTE Academic – Overall 72, listening/reading/writing minimum 72, speaking 82.
CES – Overall 185, listening/reading/writing minimum 185, speaking 200.
BE and OET are not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
