Diploma of Speech and Communication

Overview The Diploma of Speech and Communication consists of 8 undergraduate units, and it can be completed in part-time study mode.

This is due to the sessions of study in which units are offered, and relevant prerequisites.

The Diploma is available to students holding a Bachelor degree who would like to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Applicants for this Diploma are required to submit with their application a personal statement that outlines:1.

Their understanding of the profession of Speech Pathology as practised in Australia2.

Their relevant personal experiences of Speech Pathology or related fields3.

Any other factors that are relevant to the application There is no guarantee of automatic acceptance into the MSLP on completion of this Diploma.

Successful completion simply means that the graduate is eligible to apply for the MSLP in the following year and will be considered on a competitive basis with all other applications.The Diploma of Speech and Communication consists of 8 undergraduate units, and it can be completed in part-time study mode.

This is due to the sessions of study in which units are offered, and relevant prerequisites.

The Diploma is available to students holding a Bachelor degree who would like to be eligible to apply for the Master of Speech and Language Pathology (MSLP), but do not meet its prerequisites in specific areas of Linguistics and Psychology.

Applicants for this Diploma are required to submit with their application a personal statement that outlines:1.

Their understanding of the profession of Speech Pathology as practised in Australia2.

Their relevant personal experiences of Speech Pathology or related fields3.

Any other factors that are relevant to the application There is no guarantee of automatic acceptance into the MSLP on completion of this Diploma.

Successful completion simply means that the graduate is eligible to apply for the MSLP in the following year and will be considered on a competitive basis with all other applications.Read More

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.