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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Speech Pathology (Coursework)

Course code: #MG-SPPATH

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Speech Pathology (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $43,459 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    033868G

Highlights
Fieldwork
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-October-2023 2023-10-30
Fall-February 19-December-2024 2024-12-19

Overview

Master of Speech Pathology

Speech pathologists diagnose, treat and provide services to people with communication impairments, including speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders, or clients with eating and drinking difficulties across the lifespan.

You will gain a detailed understanding of communication development, developmental and acquired communication and swallowing disorders, clinical practice and research. 

Fieldwork opportunities at Curtin University will support your studies.

The course includes introducing theoretical, evidence-based material and its link to clinical practice and research skills to become an evidence-based clinician.

What you'll learn

  • Apply knowledge of human communication science to delivering speech pathology services and research in diverse and changing settings.
  • Critically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate speech pathology services and research.
  • Locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources to solve theoretical and applied problems in human communication science with a high level of independence.
  • Demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills appropriate to the discipline within a legal and ethical framework.
  • Use technologies relevant to the human communication sciences to inform clinical practice and research.
  • Understand and implement various learning strategies, and take responsibility for ongoing professional and personal development.
  • Incorporate and demonstrate awareness of global or international perspectives in health care to clinical practice and research in speech pathology.
  • Demonstrate awareness of and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity.
  • Independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner across a range of professional settings.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$49,159

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $5,700
Tuition 1 person $43,459

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence
  • Visa Documents (if applicable)
  • Academic Transcript
  • CV/Resume (Not applicable for SLIIT - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - applicants)
  • Personal Statement
  • Unit Outline

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

99
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

185
185
listening
185
writing
185
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Curtin English offers three pathways to improve your language proficiency to meet the English pre-requisites for entry to university or Curtin College.

Name of ProgramEntry requirementsDisciplineDurationPathway
General English

IELTS: From 3.0

PTE: From 25

TOEFL: From 25

General English 120 weeksGeneral English 2
General English 220 weeksGateway English
Gateway English

IELTS: From 5.0

PTE: From 36

TOEFL: From 40

-6-24 weeks

Curtin College  

English Language Bridging

English Language Bridging

IELTS: From 5.5

PTE: From 42

TOEFL: From 52

-2-17 weeks

undergraduate or 

postgraduate course

Your Curtin English course can be packaged with your chosen degree

If you are planning to study Curtin English as a pathway to Curtin College or Curtin University, you will apply through your application for your undergraduate, postgraduate or diploma program. 

You will receive a conditional offer that packages your University or College course with the Curtin English pathway that you will need to complete.


Academic background and requirement

Applicants with an honours degree or a bachelor degree with a course weighted average of 65% are eligible for entry to the program. 

The application process is competitive, and typically successful applicants have demonstrated a distinction average.

Evidence of studies in human biology at the university level is essential. Applicants without this background will have to complete additional units in this area before commencing the course.

Career opportunities

  • Speech Pathologist

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