Overview

The profession of speech pathology is focussed on the management of communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Communication problems may occur in the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency (stuttering), hearing or literacy.

Through this two and a half year full-time Speech Pathology Studies offered at the University of Queensland, you'll complete advanced coursework to develop your understanding of practice and research, while enhancing the effectiveness of your clinical practice as a speech pathologist. You'll learn how to interview, assess, diagnose and treat a variety of clients with communication issues, ranging from speech impairments to problems with voice control, language, fluency, swallowing and eating.

Program highlights

Learn from leading teachers, researchers and clinical educators who are recognised as some of the best in the world.
Develop confidence in your professional abilities through supervised placements, including access to UQ's Speech Pathology Clinic.
Benefit from a program underpinned by over 50 years of experience in teaching and researching speech pathology.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Speech pathologist
Paediatric speech pathologist
Speech and language pathologist
Speech and language therapist

Accreditation

The Master of Speech Pathology Studies is accredited by:

Speech Pathology Australia

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Anatomical Fundamentals for Speech & Language

Health Sciences Research Evaluation

Voice, Hearing & Fluency Disorders

Articulation and Phonological Disorders and Clinical Practice

Early Childhood Language

Children with Special Needs

Clinical Management of Dysphagia & Laryngectomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-12-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 10 other Masters in Speech Pathology in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 111199A

Applicants must hold a bachelor degree and have completed university level studies in statistics and one of either linguistics, psychology, or physiology.

Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.

The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.

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Tuition Fees

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72570 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

44300 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Program highlights

Career possibilities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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