Master of Speech Pathology in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University

La Trobe University | Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 45,000
(c. USD32,038.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

La Trobe's Master of Speech Pathology equips you with the expertise to assist individuals in achieving their communication and swallowing goals. Discover how to analyze communication patterns and eating behaviors in natural environments, perform evaluations, understand clinical findings, and create treatment plans. The program provides practical training through direct client interactions across diverse cases.
Throughout your studies, you'll engage in clinical labs, instructional demonstrations, and simulated scenarios. You'll collaborate with healthcare organizations to support individuals with communication and swallowing challenges, fostering their social inclusion.

Upon completion, you'll be qualified for speech pathology positions in various settings including medical facilities, public health clinics, independent practices, educational institutions, rehab facilities, and senior care homes. Career opportunities also extend to fields like public health education, academic instruction, professional advising, and communication services.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.5

Qualification Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 70% or above at entire Bachelor Degree level.
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) H2A in Honours year
Selection criteria
All students are expected to undertake a four-week bridging course at the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus, which is designed to enable students to develop foundation knowledge in Speech Pathology (including human bioscience (anatomy and physiology), linguistics (phonetics and grammar) and problem-based learning) which will serve as a basis for their future studies in Speech Pathology. Online bookings and payment can be made here.

IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0 and a score of no less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall 102 with 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing

Tuition AUD 45,000

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