Master of Speech Pathology

What you will study

To earn the Master of Speech Pathology, students must complete 48 credit points, equivalent to 16 units. Each unit is worth three credit points.

Required

Students must pass 48 credit points as follows:

• Research Planning
• Research Project in Health
• Epidemiology and Principles of Research
• Foundations of Communication Science
• Principles of Dysphagia
• Clinical Speech Pathology 1
• Specialist Communication Disorders Across the Lifespan
• Clinical Speech Pathology 2
• Professional Practice 1
• Diversity in Communication
• Professional Practice 2
• Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan
• Paediatric Language and Literacy
• Aphasia and Cognitive Communication Disorders
• Special Topics in Speech Pathology
• Advanced Professional Practice

Entry requirements

A completed bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree in any discipline with a credit average or higher.

Applicants without a degree but with a combination of pre-tertiary qualifications and work experience or professional membership (Equivalent Graduate Status) may apply. 

English language requirements

There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible, you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course, please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

Recognition of Prior Learning

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Attain entry-level speech pathology competencies across a range of practice areas.
• Deliver culturally and socially appropriate speech pathology services.
• Communicate and work effectively with diverse partners in health, education and the community.
• Critique, synthesise and apply evidence from research and consumer perspectives to inform speech pathology practice.
• Critically evaluate information required for effective service delivery.
• Develop in-depth research skills and be recognised as a competent researcher-practitioner.
• Be able to participate, collaborate and contribute to policy development and industry knowledge.
• Contribute to building stronger research evidence for clinical and life outcomes.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the social issues of speech pathology and how it relates to different age, linguistic and cultural demographics.

Career outcomes

Taking this course will give you the knowledge and credentials to be able to lead, work, educate, guide and influence change in policies and procedural activities in the following areas:

• Private And Public Hospitals
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Aged Care Facilities
• Community Health Clinics
• Schools And Disability Organisations
• Private Practices

Fees and CSP

Estimated full-course fee in 2026: From $19,072 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Domestic full-fee paying place in 2026:

• Fee per unit: $4,375
• Fee per annum: $35,000
• Full-course fee: $70,000

The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per the units you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.