Master of Speech Pathology

Steer your career in a new direction with the accredited Master of Speech Pathology from Charles Sturt University.

Offered to those with an undergraduate degree in another discipline, this course provides the qualifications and experience required for professional practice as a speech pathologist.Available online, this course prepares you to assess and treat people who have problems with their speech, hearing, language or swallowing.

Enter a rewarding profession focused on helping people to improve their ability to communicate and interact with others.Please note:

applications for study commencing in Session 1 close on 30 September each year.

If you commence in 2021, you will need to complete the course within seven years to meet Speech Pathology Australia accreditation requirements.

This course is competitive and offers are made in offer round one (30 October 2020) and round two (13 November 2020).

We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course:

• SSS025 - Introduction to Bioscience
• SSS066 - Grammar Essentials for Writing at University

Master of Speech Pathology

Applications for study commencing in Session 1 close on 30 September each year. Incomplete submissions will not be considered and the applicant will not be considered for admission to the course in the following year.

Pre-requisite study

Prospective students must have completed a three year undergraduate degree in any discipline, demonstrating a good level of academic ability through previous studies. Additionally, prospective students are required to have successfully completed study in linguistics and head and neck anatomy, prior to admission to the Master of Speech Pathology.

• Linguistics knowledge and skills must include knowledge of phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax, and language analysis, equivalent to SPH101: Speech, Language and Culture
• Head and neck anatomy knowledge must include knowledge of functional anatomy related to communication and swallowing, equivalent to BMS224: Head and Neck Anatomy.

Alternatively, applicants can undertake equivalent subjects at another university. Candidates will need to provide transcripts detailing the prerequisite subjects undertaken at another university.

All pre-requisite study must be satisfactorily completed prior to a student being enrolled in the Masters of Speech Pathology. Completion of these subjects at CSU or similar subjects at another institution does not provide any guarantee of success in gaining admission to the course.

Statement of Intent to study the Master of Speech Pathology

An additional requirement is submission of a Statement of Intent to study the Master of Speech Pathology.

A 500-word statement addressing the following must be submitted upon application: * an interest in and a commitment to speech pathology * prior work, study and life experience that have led to the application to study speech pathology * capacity to undertake study at this point in time * recognition and utilisation of principles of adult learning * previous experience of distance education or online study.

Interview

Based on the above criteria, a proportion of candidates will be selected to participate in a short interview to discuss their Statement of Intent, the course requirements and their eligibility / suitability for the program. Interviews can be facilitated via phone, Skype or in person. The outcome of the interview is successful admission to the course OR unsuccessful application.

Supplementary forms and information

Master of Speech Pathology admission statement form