Master of Speech Language Pathology

at University of Sydney

You will follow a prescribed course of study with a total of 96 credit points, including clinical placements from year 1 .  
 

Year 1

• Language 1: Developmental Disorder
• Speech 1: Phonological Impairment
• Voice and Resonance Impairment
• Clinical Practice 1 & 2
• Language 2: Literacy and Language
• Speech 2: Stuttering and Motor Speech
• Feeding and Swallowing Across the Lifespan
   

Year 2 

• Audiology and Aural Habilitation
• Functional Communication in Disability
• Clinical Practice 3
• Language 3 Aphasia and Cognitive Impairment
• Interdisciplinary Practice: Complex Cases
• Clinical Practice 4 - Adult
• Clinical Practice 4 - Child
• SLP Clinical Research and Leadership

To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfil the following criteria:
 

• An Australian bachelor's degree, master's or PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent.
• A minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 percent. This does not guarantee an offer as the places are limited and offers are made based on academic merit.
   

International qualifications

For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.

Year 1

Indicative amount to complete the first 48 credit points
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A$61,000*

Graduates of the Master of Speech Language Pathology are qualified to work with children and adults experiencing communication difficulties. These communication difficulties may include:
 

• problems with speaking
• understanding what people say, reading, writing, voice problems and stuttering
• swallowing difficulties or need alternative ways to communicate.