Master of Speech Pathology

Masters (Coursework)

Clinical placements are undertaken on a full time basis (i.e. 4 days per week) For further information on WIL please visit https://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/work-integrated-learning

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

371JA.2, 094978G

About this course

Clinical placements are undertaken on a full time basis (i.e. 4 days per week)

For further information on WIL please visit https://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/work-integrated-learning

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

Attain entry-level speech pathology competencies across a range of practice areas.
Deliver culturally and socially appropriate speech pathology services.
Communicate and work effectively with diverse partners in health, education and the community.
Critique, synthesise and apply evidence from research and consumer perspectives to inform speech pathology practices.
Critically evaluate information required for effective service delivery.
Develop in-depth research skills and be recognised as a competent researcher-practitioner.
Be able to participate, collaborate and contribute to policy development and industry knowledge.
Contribute to building stronger research evidence for clinical and life outcomes.
Gain a deeper understanding of the social issues of speech pathology and how it relates to a different age, linguistic and cultural demographics.

Career pathways

A Master of Speech Pathology qualification from UC will expose you to a higher level of understanding of speech pathology issues in public, private and voluntary positions in Australia and overseas.

Taking this course will give you the knowledge and credentials to able to lead, work, educate, guide and influence change in policies and procedural activities in the following areas:

Private and public hospitals
Rehabilitation centres
Aged care facilities
Community health clinics
Schools and disability organisations
Private practices.

As Australia's aging population demographic continues to grow and evolve, the need for qualified and experienced Speech Pathologists to help improve and develop the knowledge base of the speech pathology profession will increase exponentially.

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at University of Canberra.

71.9%

Overall satisfaction

78.1%

Skill scale

56.3%

Teaching scale

91.5%

Employed full-time

$66.8k

Average salary

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