Master of Speech Pathology Studies
Overview
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.
Program highlights
- Learn from leading teachers, researchers and clinical educators who are recognised as some of the best in the world.
- Develop confidence in your professional abilities through supervised placements, including access to UQ's Speech Pathology Clinic.
- Benefit from a program underpinned by over 50 years of experience in teaching and researching speech pathology.
How you'll learn
Due to the way they are taught, certain programs and plans are not offered online in Semester 2, 2022.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Research experience
- Fieldwork
Placements and work experience
You will undertake supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical settings that includes hospitals, educational facilities, other health care organisations, private practices and UQ's internal clinics. During placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop their clinical skills in real life settings.
You will undertake a variety of sessional practical experiences from year one before commencing full time clinical placement blocks during year two.
Clinical placements may be outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area where you will be required to fund your travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice for graduates
- Voice, hearing and fluency disorders
- Articulation and phonological disorders and clinical practice
- Early childhood language
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
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Speech Pathology Australia
Program accreditation
The Master of Speech Pathology Studies is accredited by:
- Speech Pathology Australia
“My primary motivation to study my degree was to educate and empower people with communication difficulties. I wanted to help others who stutter/stammer to find their voice and express themselves.”
LashayGraduate, Master of Speech Pathology Studies
“My primary motivation to study my degree was to educate and empower people with communication difficulties. I wanted to help others who stutter/stammer to find their voice and express themselves.”
LashayGraduate, Master of Speech Pathology Studies
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor degree (or equivalent) and have completed university level studies in statistics and one of either linguistics, psychology, or physiology.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.34.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
- a bachelor degree (or equivalent) and have completed university level studies in statistics and one of either linguistics, psychology, or physiology.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.34.
Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
English language requirements
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Speech Pathology Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
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Additional application information
To be considered for enrolment, an applicant must:
- hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical or biological sciences is recommended.
- if the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units/4 courses of university level study.
- have successfully completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study:
- 2 units (1 course) in statistics; and
- 2 units (1 course) in either linguistics, psychology, or human physiology.
Suitable UQ pre-requisite courses:
| Statistics | STAT1201 or PSYC1040 or HMST3846 |
| Psychology | NEUR1020 or PSYC1030 |
| Linguistics | LING1000 or LING1005 |
| Human Physiology | PHYL1007 or BIOM2011 or BIOM2012 |
Further courses from UQ and other universities will be assessed on an individual basis. Contact the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences for more details.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
Additional application information
To be considered for enrolment, an applicant must:
- hold a bachelor degree; study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical or biological sciences is recommended.
- if the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units/4 courses of university level study.
- have successfully completed, within the 10 years prior to program commencement, the following university level study:
- 2 units (1 course) in statistics; and
- 2 units (1 course) in either linguistics, psychology, or human physiology.
Suitable UQ pre-requisite courses:
| Statistics | STAT1201 or PSYC1040 or HMST3846 |
| Psychology | NEUR1020 or PSYC1030 |
| Linguistics | LING1000 or LING1005 |
| Human Physiology | PHYL1007 or BIOM2011 or BIOM2012 |
Further courses from UQ and other universities will be assessed on an individual basis. Contact the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences for more details.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$31,680
2022
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $48,176
2022
Additional costs
- Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $70 per year)
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
- Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Speech Pathology Studies pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government has approved this master's program for income support payments to be made to eligible students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Speech Pathology Studies is 5228.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Speech Pathology Studies is 5228.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - April 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - April 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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