Overview
Speech pathologists work with people who have communication and swallowing disabilities. They particularly focus on helping children aged 0-5 who have developmental speech and language difficulties; providing specialist support to school-aged children and adolescents with language, learning and reading difficulties; implementing rehabilitation programs for adults with a brain injury; supporting those with complex medical, developmental and acquired conditions, such as autism, cleft palate and dementia, with communication and swallowing; and working with a variety of professionals in optimising their vocal skills.
Career Opportunities after the Speech and Language Pathology program at Macquarie University
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Professions
- Speech pathologist
Accreditation
This degree is fully accredited by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Lifelong Disability and AAC
- Speech Pathology Intervention
- Body Functions and Structures for Speech Pathology
- Speech Pathology Clinical Practice
- Voice and Fluency Disorders
- Speech and Language Disorders in Children
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 11 other Masters in Speech Pathology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS CODE: 037303B
- Minimum admission requirements include:
- AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
- Recent successful completion of specified prerequisite units in Linguistics and Psychology at AQF Level 7
Tuition Fee
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International
55200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 55200 AUD per year during 24 months.
National: Commonwealth Supported Place
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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