Master of Speech and Language Pathology MSLP

at University of Canterbury

The MSLP includes courses to a total of 240 points from Part I and Part II. You will need to complete all courses in Part I before proceeding to Part II.

The MSLP can be completed in 2 years full-time, or up to 4 years part-time.
 

Part I:
 

• SPSC661 Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics

• SPSC662 Fluency Disorders

• SPSC664 Professional Studies and Clinical Practice I

• SPSC665 Speech and Language Disorders in Children

• SPSC666 Voice Disorders

• SPSC667 Neuroscience of Communication and Swallowing

• SPSC668 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice 2

• HEAR663 Audiologic Assessment and Management

Part I must be completed before moving onto Part II.
 

Part II:

• SPSC669 Dysphagia and Related Disorders – Diagnosis

• SPSC670 Aphasia and Related Disorders

• SPSC671 Applied Research and Clinical Practice 3

• SPSC672 Spoken and Written Language Disorders in Educational Settings

• SPSC673 Motor Speech Disorders

• SPSC674 Dysphagia and Related Disorders: Management

• SPSC675 Evidence-based Practice for Complex Communication Disorders

• SPSC676 Professional Studies and Clinical Practice 4

• To enrol in the MSLP you must have completed any bachelor's or master's degree, with a minimum of a B Grade Point Average, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

• In addition you must have passed one course in each of the two following disciplines at 100-level or above: Statistics, and Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech, Hearing and Swallowing Mechanism (SPSC161 or equivalent). Where one or two prerequisites have not been met in prior study, you may take these courses in your first year of the MSLP.

• If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of IELTS (Academic) average of at least 7.0, with no score lower than 6.5.

• You will also need approval to enrol by the Amo Matua, Pūtaiao | Executive Dean of Science or a delegate. Selection is based on academic merit, a statement of interest, and an interview with departmental representatives.

FEES (NZD) 2022    240    Special (Set) Programme Fee    $75,000

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits, such as specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.