Master of Speech Pathology

Note

Applications for 2025 Intake have closed. For 2026 Intake (Autumn B session), applications will open August and close 31 October 2025. Read how to apply for more information.

Targeted at graduates aspiring to become speech pathologists, this two-year Master's course equips you with the clinical and professional expertise required for any work sector, including public and private health, disability, education, and aged care settings. It offers a blend of innovative, practice-oriented learning and cutting-edge digital technology advances in learning and in clinical practice.

Distinctive features include comprehensive training in telepractice and telesupervision, alongside preparation for emerging industry needs such as the use of Generative AI, increased capacity in working with multilingual populations, and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. You will gain proficiency in addressing the evolving needs of the workforce, influenced by the private practice boom and initiatives like the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

You will develop through a mix of interprofessional coursework, hands-on clinical practice with diverse age groups, and research activities. The teaching methodology emphasises active engagement, utilising both in-person and remote clinical experiences to ensure a well-rounded skill set.

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.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Completed the following prerequisite subjects at a tertiary level within the last 10 years:
  • one human anatomy subject
  • one human physiology subject

AND

• Communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in speech pathology, and commitment to speech pathology as a career (Assessed through an interview) AND For applicants with a speech pathology/speech therapy degree completed overseas, demonstrated motivation for repeating a speech pathology qualification assessed through a personal statement.

Selected applicants are required to attend an interview to assess their communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in speech pathology, and commitment to speech pathology as a career.

Professional and clinical requirements

All successful applicants are required to:

• acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
• complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct
• demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases

Prerequisite checking

All prerequisite subjects must be assessed and approved by the school. Prerequisite subject approvals are subject to change as they undergo an annual academic review (a new assessment is required for each new intake). Prerequisites may be completed as non-award units at a recognised tertiary institution if applicants did not complete them as part of their undergraduate degree.

Prior to applications opening, applicants may submit a Prerequisite Assessment Table to gsh.future@uts.edu.au for pre-assessment. A pre-assessment is not required to apply. Pre-assessments will not be conducted once applications open.

Prior to commencing a subject to fulfil this requirement, applicants should request a pre-assessment by emailing gsh.future@uts.edu.au.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

All applicants:

• Completed Prerequisite Assessment Table

For applicants with a speech pathology degree completed overseas:

• Personal statement demonstrating motivation to study the course and outlining reasons for repeating a speech pathology qualification.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: minimum 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest; or TOEFL: iBT: minimum 94 overall with a minimum score of 24 for reading and listening, 23 for speaking and 27 for writing; or PTE: minimum 65 overall with a minimum score of 65 in each subtest.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Completed the following prerequisite subjects at a tertiary level within the last 10 years:
  • one human anatomy subject
  • one human physiology subject

AND

• Communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in speech pathology, and commitment to speech pathology as a career (Assessed through an interview) AND For applicants with a speech pathology/speech therapy degree completed overseas, demonstrated motivation for repeating a speech pathology qualification

Selected applicants are required to attend an interview to assess their communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in speech pathology, and commitment to speech pathology as a career.

Prerequisite checking

All prerequisite subjects must be assessed and approved by the school. Prerequisite subject approvals are subject to change as they undergo an annual academic review (a new assessment is required for each new intake). Prerequisites may be completed as non-award units at a recognised tertiary institution if applicants did not complete them as part of their undergraduate degree.

Prior to applications opening, applicants may submit a Prerequisite Assessment Table to gsh.future@uts.edu.au for pre-assessment. A pre-assessment is not required to apply. Pre-assessments will not be conducted once applications open.

Prior to commencing a subject to fulfil this requirement, applicants should request a pre-assessment by emailing gsh.future@uts.edu.au.

Professional and clinical requirements

All successful applicants are required to:

• acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
• complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct
• demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

All applicants:

• Completed Prerequisite Assessment Table

For applicants with a speech pathology degree completed overseas:

• Personal statement demonstrating motivation to study the course and outlining reasons for repeating a speech pathology qualification.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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