Master of Speech Language Pathology
The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.
The curriculum for the Master of Speech Language Pathology has been designed to enable students to learn in a way that resembles the clinical practice of speech pathology. Case-based learning and clinical placements help students acquire the skills necessary to qualify and practise as speech pathologists in Australia. Speech pathologists work with children and adults with communication difficulties. These communication difficulties include problems with speaking, understanding what people say, reading, writing, voice problems and stuttering. Speech pathologists also work with children and adults who have swallowing difficulties or need alternative ways to communicate.
Units of study
Full units of study list
- CSCD5018 - Core Studies
- CSCD5019 - Speech Pathology Practice (Introduction)
- CSCD5020 - Articulation and Phonology
- CSCD5021 - Language 1
- CSCD5022 - Specialist Studies 1
- CSCD5023 - Swallowing and Neurogenics 1
- CSCD5024 - Language 2
- CSCD5025 - Specialist Studies 2
- CSCD5026 - Professional Development 1
- CSCD5027 - Clinical Practice 1
- CSCD5028 - Specialist Studies 3
- CSCD5029 - Neurogenics 2
- CSCD5030 - Professional Development 2
- CSCD5031 - Clinical Practice 2
- CSCD5032 - Research Led Practice
- CSCD5033 - Applied Clinical Research
- CSCD5053 - Clinical Practice 3 - Paediatric
- CSCD5054 - Clinical Practice 3 - Adult
Further course information
Study plan
You will follow a prescribed course of study with a total of 96 credit points (cp) incorporating 18 core units.
Progression rules
The Master of Speech Language Pathology requires the completion of complete 96 credit points of core units of study.
Capstone experience
A number of clinical and professional fieldwork opportunities are scheduled as part of the course. Fieldwork provides hands on experience with real clients in a supervised environment allowing students to combine academic study with the practical abilities required of the rehabilitation counselling profession.
As part of this course eligible students also have the opportunity to take part in the ‘FHS Abroad' program which involves academic study and a 4-6 week placement with non-government organisations and other development agencies in one of a small number of countries in South and South East Asia. This experience (valued at 6 credit points) enables students to gain a real understanding of global health and make a lasting difference to communities worldwide.
Course outcomes and further study
Graduate opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Speech Language Pathology Speech work with children and adults with communication difficulties. These communication difficulties include problems with speaking, understanding what people say, reading, writing, voice problems and stuttering. Speech pathologists also work with children and adults who have swallowing difficulties or need alternative ways to communicate.
Course accreditation
This program is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. Graduates are eligible for practising membership of the association, which is a requirement to work as a speech pathologist in Australia. (www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au)
Further study
Eligible graduates may consider an additional three years of study with us as a research candidate for the higher research degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/research_innovation/. The PhD is designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake in-depth study in a specialised area under the supervision of an academic staff member with expertise in your field of research.
The award of the degree in the health sciences will enhance your profile as a genuine researcher and expert in your chosen field, afford opportunities as a published researcher, and may lead to an academic appointment, or to a research appointment with a government or industrial research and development organisation.
How to apply
Domestic students
How to apply
Applications for the Sydney Master of Speech Language Pathology are made though the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) www.uac.edu.au. On-time applications for the March Semester close on the last working day of October. This course is not offered in the July semester intake.
Admission requirements
To be eligible to apply you will need:
* A PhD, master's or bachelor's degree from an Australian tertiary institution or equivalent.
* A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or greater (approximately equivalent to a credit
average or better) assessed on the highest ranked tertiary qualification presented
Successful applicants who do not have prior studies in linguistics and phonetics, must complete the prescribed unit CSCD1034 Linguistics, Phonetics and Articulation at summer school (see below) January through February (6 weeks), prior to commencing the course in Semester 1. You need to attain a pass grade, in Phonetics and Articulation prior to enrolment. You will be responsible for all costs associated with studies in Summer School.
A list of undergraduate degrees, currently recognised by the University of Sydney as meeting the eligibility is available. If you have graduated from any of the courses and respective universities listed you are not required to complete a ‘checklist’. If you have not graduated from any of the courses on the list, then you need to complete a ‘checklist’. Please copy/paste the URL’s provided into your browser to download the information.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS should submit their application to the International Office along with a completed checklist and full documentary evidence that they have covered all the areas of assumed knowledge in sufficient depth.
International applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be contacted by telephone to discuss the course, clinical requirements and time demands.
RECOGNISED UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/forms/recognised_institutions_mslp.pdf CHECKLIST: http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/forms/mslp_checklist.doc
SUMMER SCHOOL: http://sydney.edu.au/summer/
International students
How to apply
Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University's International Office, (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent), or (iii) through the Universities Admissions Centre, for students applying on the basis of a current Australian Year 12 secondary school examination, or studying either an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
Admission requirements
To be eligible to apply you will need:
* A PhD, master's or bachelor's degree from an Australian tertiary institution or equivalent.
* A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or greater (approximately equivalent to a credit
average or better) assessed on the highest ranked tertiary qualification presented
Successful applicants who do not have prior studies in linguistics and phonetics, must complete the prescribed unit CSCD1034 Linguistics, Phonetics and Articulation at summer school (see below) January through February (6 weeks), prior to commencing the course in Semester 1. You need to attain a pass grade, in Phonetics and Articulation prior to enrolment. You will be responsible for all costs associated with studies in Summer School.
A list of undergraduate degrees, currently recognised by the University of Sydney as meeting the eligibility is available. If you have graduated from any of the courses and respective universities listed you are not required to complete a ‘checklist’. If you have not graduated from any of the courses on the list, then you need to complete a ‘checklist’. Please copy/paste the URL’s provided into your browser to download the information.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS should submit their application to the International Office along with a completed checklist and full documentary evidence that they have covered all the areas of assumed knowledge in sufficient depth.
International applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be contacted by telephone to discuss the course, clinical requirements and time demands.
RECOGNISED UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/forms/recognised_institutions_mslp.pdf CHECKLIST: http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/forms/mslp_checklist.doc
SUMMER SCHOOL: http://sydney.edu.au/summer/
Fee disclaimer
Domestic students
*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount
This student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol. If you are a Commonwealth supported student and was enrolled in a University course before 1 January 2011 your student contribution may differ.
Annual review
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution please refer to the University's Future Student's online webpages at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/domestic_undergraduate/costs/calculating_costs.shtml
*(2)Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee
This 2012 tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.
Annual review
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents
International students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students
This 2012 tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.
Annual review
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_coursework or http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research
In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.