Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice MSLTPrac

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

The MSLTPrac degree is a 240-point taught masters that includes a research dissertation. It is a competitive entry programme that involves two years of full-time study following a fixed programme of courses. Students move together as a cohort from year 1 to year 2.

Year 1

• SPCHSCI 711: Introduction to Communication in Children and Adults
• SPCHSCI 712: Linguistics for Speech Language Therapy
• SPCHSCI 713: Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Language Therapy
• SPCHSCI 714: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 1
• SPCHSCI 721: Dysphagia (e-learning)
• SPCHSCI 722: Communication Difficulties in Children
• SPCHSCI 723: Communication Disorders in Adults
• SPCHSCI 724: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 2

Year 2

• SPCHSCI 733: Audiology for Speech Language Therapy
• SPCHSCI 734: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 3
• SPCHSCI 736: Topics in Communication Disorders in Adults
• SPCHSCI 743: Advanced Study of Speech and Language Therapy in Children
• SPCHSCI 744: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 4
• SPCHSCI 746: Voice and Fluency
• SPCHSCI 790A/B: Research Project

Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
7.5

Further programme requirements
 
Taught 240 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0. A minimum of 60 points of the most advanced-level courses in your degree must have been in an approved subject such as education, health sciences, linguistics, physiology, psychology.

All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the assessment process. Typically interviews are scheduled in the last week of October and throughout November. Successful applicants are advised in December/January.
 

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$9,728.40

International students
NZ$46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

There are excellent work opportunities for qualified speech-language therapists both within New Zealand and internationally. Speech-language therapists are involved in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders with people of all ages, and work in a range of settings, including hospitals, schools, community rehabilitation facilities, special schools and in early intervention teams.