Master of Speech Language Pathology
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What you’ll study
The Master of Speech Language Pathology is a postgraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as a speech pathologist, developing the skills to assess and treat people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures, and change lives by making it easier for people to communicate with others or swallow safely. Graduates from this program are qualified for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia which allows them to work as speech pathologists in Australia.
You will complete core units in speech pathology theory and practice according to a prescribed course of study, including a minimum of 744 hours of professional placements.
Unit of study table: Speech Language Pathology
The program is directed by Dr Elizabeth Bourne.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
| Domestic applications | Applications open - 1 July of the preceding year Application close - 31 October of the preceding year Early offers: A small number of offers released to applicants with high academic merit. Main offers released: December - January |
| International applications | Applications open - 15 March of the preceding year Application close - 31 July of the preceding year Offers released: Offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program. |
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Additional information
Master of Speech Language Pathology will commence 2 weeks prior to the standard commencement date.
Download the graduate entry masters admissions guide (pdf, 148KB) for more information on the admissions process for domestic and international applicants.
NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy
You may be eligible for the NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program. For information on how to apply, see here.
