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University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

  • 32% international / 68% domestic

Master of Speech Pathology

  • Masters (Coursework)

The UTS Master of Speech Pathology is a two-year, graduate-entry course.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
C04386, 098167M
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The UTS Master of Speech Pathology is a two-year, graduate-entry course. Grounded firmly in the profession with an innovative and practice-based approach, the course enables students to actively participate in learning as they acquire the clinical and professional skills needed to enter the profession of speech pathology.

This postgraduate professional course prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in speech pathology in the private and public sectors. Over the two-year course, students have the opportunity to use the latest digital technologies for health and education and learn about the business and professional aspects of speech pathology, including telepractice and telesupervision. They learn ways to prepare for changes to the workforce expected with the growth of the private practice sector, telehealth, the use of personal electronic health records, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Through a variety of learning experiences, students are immersed in meaningful interprofessional coursework, in-person and telepractice clinical work with children and adults, and clinical research.

Study locations

City

City campus

Career pathways

Speech pathologists work with children and adults with communication and swallowing disability in a range of settings including hospitals, health centres, schools and private practices. With the constant advancements in information and communication technologies and digital health solutions, along with growth in the private sector and clinical research, speech pathologists have a diverse range of career trajectories. The UTS Master of Speech Pathology prepares students for a rewarding career that empowers individuals and communities towards improved communication and swallowing, for participation and inclusion in all aspects of society.

Course structure

This course comprises a total of 96 credit points. Students must complete a total of seven 6-credit-point coursework subjects, three 6-credit-point research subjects, three 6-credit-point clinical practice subjects and one 6-credit-point elective.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
85.7%
Overall satisfaction
89.3%
Skill scale
82.1%
Teaching scale
90.3%
Employed full-time