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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Speech Pathology Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

Expand your theoretical knowledge and professional attributes while gaining the clinical and research skills necessary for a professional career in speech pathology.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5228, 111199A
Intake Months
Nov
International Fees
$64,000 per year / $128,000 total

About this course

Expand your theoretical knowledge and professional attributes while gaining the clinical and research skills necessary for a professional career in speech pathology.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
  • a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity. Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical, or biological sciences is recommended.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; speaking 8; reading 7; writing 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 27.

TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.

Pearsons - Overall 72, listening/reading/writing minimum 72, speaking 82.

CES - Overall 185, listening/reading/writing minimum 185, speaking 200.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Speech Pathology Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2022 was 4.96.

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Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • 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 pathways

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
76.6%
Overall satisfaction
88.5%
Skill scale
70.5%
Teaching scale
96.6%
Employed full-time
$66.8k
Average salary