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Master of Speech Pathology

A Master of Speech Pathology is a graduate-entry course for people who want to become speech pathologists after completing a different degree.

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How long it takes
2 years
full time
Level
Masters degree (coursework)
University
Leads on to
Speech Pathologist
$104,200 median pay, In demand
Taught by
10 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Master of Speech Pathology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Speech Pathologist

    Speech pathologists assess and treat difficulties with speech, language, voice, stuttering and swallowing, helping people of all ages communicate and eat safely.

    What else you need

    Complete a recognised professional entry-level speech-pathology programme and satisfy current professional certification, placement and employer requirements. This is not an Ahpra registration claim. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.

    Median pay$104,200

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 10 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Master of Speech Pathology.

  • Speech and language development
  • Swallowing and voice disorders
  • Fluency and communication
  • Paediatric and adult practice
  • Clinical placements

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.