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
Delivered
Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 9 other Masters in Speech Pathology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
53600 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53600 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
29600 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29600 AUD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Sydney
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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