Master of Speech Pathology Studies
Overview
Use your existing qualifications to become a qualified speech pathologist in only 2 years. Expand your theoretical knowledge and professional attributes while gaining the clinical and research skills necessary for a professional career in speech pathology.
Speech pathologists are health professionals who assist people suffering from communication and swallowing difficulties. They partner with individuals, communities and other health professionals to reduce the impact of communication and swallowing difficulties and enhance the quality of life and participation of individuals with communication and swallowing needs across the lifespan.
The UQ Master of Speech Pathology Studies is an accelerated 2-year program for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree.
From classrooms to communities, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals to make a difference in people’s lives, taking advantage of a speech pathology program that has been educating speech pathologists since 1962.
You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes you need for a rewarding professional career as a speech pathologist, and will graduate prepared to deliver individualised, culturally responsive, and evidence-based intervention and support. Through the program’s theoretical and practical components, you’ll develop the confidence to address challenges in speech, language, voice, fluency, hearing, cognition and swallowing.
You’ll integrate your learning through inquiry-based and simulated learning experiences that will provide opportunities to develop a range of practical skills. During the program, you’ll also participate in some supervised clinical placements. Placement settings may include hospitals, educational facilities, healthcare organisations, private practices, and UQ’s own Speech Pathology Clinic.
As a speech pathologist, you’ll work with people of all ages, including newborns with feeding difficulties, children with speech, language and literacy difficulties, adults with acquired brain injury and older adults in aged care.
Program highlights
- Learn with internationally recognised educators and researchers in speech pathology.
- Participate in interprofessional education modules alongside graduate students of other health professional programs such as nursing and occupational therapy.
- Learn about innovative and contemporary speech pathology practice settings including health promotion and prevention, mental health and youth justice.
- Practice skills and develop confidence through UQ’s internationally recognised simulation-based learning program prior to undertaking clinical placements.
How you'll learn
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
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:
- Professional practice & person-centred communication skills
- Anatomy & neuroanatomy fundamentals for speech pathologists
- Communication & feeding skills in children
- Communication and swallowing skills in adults
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
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.
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.
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Entry requirements
Entry 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. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
- A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.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.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you 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 Student (GS) requirement.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Additional application information
Additional application information
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (20 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$44,300
2025
$44,300
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (20 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $67,200
2025
AUD $67,200
2025
Additional costs
- Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 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
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
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:
- Places have now been filled for this program in the next intake. Applications are welcome for future intakes.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
If you're applying from Australia for Semester 2, 2025: You have until 25 July 2025 to submit your application and accept your offer for Semester 2. This excludes programs where late enrolments are not permitted and programs that are only available to commence in Semester 1.
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 Summer - Applications open on 1 September of the year preceding commencement and close on the 31 August 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 university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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