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    Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

    Massey University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Auckland campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines15-Jul-2024
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 42,250  / year
    Next Intake 15-Jul-2024

    Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

    About

    Study a Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy – PGDipSpchLngTher

    Masseys Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy will help you develop the skills needed to independently analyse, appraise and synthesise research.

    Youll learn to consider the relevance and application of research to the socio-cultural context of the individuals you support. Youll reflect on your own practice and apply your new knowledge. Youll also explore theoretical models and develop your knowledge of research methodologies, as well as human ethics principles and procedures. This will enable you to provide quality clinical services to individuals in the community. Youll remain competitive as future professional advances occur in the field.

    Relevant to your working life

    This qualification will give you expertise in core areas such as evidence-based practice and research methods. You can also follow your interests in specialist areas that reflect your individual passions and/or client caseloads. Postgraduate studies at Massey will reflect your current or desired work context.

    Get support every step of the way

    We tailor assignments and thesis topics to your interests, and pair you with an academic mentor who has expertise in your subject area. Your mentor will support and guide you through coursework.

    If youre interested in continuing on to the Master of Speech and Language Therapy and completing a thesis, your mentor will support you to prepare for this.

    Further study

    If youre interested in continuing on to a masters qualification and completing a thesis, your mentor will support you to prepare for this. Youll develop a research proposal which provides a strong platform for advancing to the Master in Speech and Language Therapy degree.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Courses and specialisations

    Key terms

    Courses
    Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
    Course code
    Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
    Credits
    Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
    Specialisations
    Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

    Credit summary

    120 credits

    • Compulsory courses – 90 credits
    • Electives from the Schedule – 30 credits

    Course planning key

    Prerequisites
    Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
    Corequisites
    Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
    Restrictions
    Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.

    Compulsory courses (Choose 90 credits from)

    Code
    Course
    Credits
    Choose 90 credits from
    Course code: 271710 Evidenced-Based Practice in Speech and Language Therapy Credits: 30 credits

    Advanced study of contemporary evidence-based practice in speech and language therapy. The implications of evidence-based practice in speech language therapy clinical settings are explored.

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    Course code: 271711 Critical and Current Issues in Speech and Language Therapy Credits: 30 credits

    An in-depth evaluation and analysis of critical and current trends arising in, and impacting on the work of speech language therapy clinicians and researchers.

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    Course code: 271712 Theoretical Issues in Speech and Language Therapy Credits: 30 credits

    Critical examination of theories and models and their impact on research and clinical practice in speech and language therapy.

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    Elective courses (Choose 30 credits from)

    Code
    Course
    Credits
    Choose 30 credits from
    Course code: 168711 Health Research Design and Method Credits: 30 credits

    Philosophical, ethical and methodological issues in relation to health research are examined. Selected quantitative and qualitative methods are explored in depth, in preparation for developing a research proposal for a thesis, or research project.

    Restrictions: 168810, 168710

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    Course code: 267740 Mixed Methods Research in Education Credits: 15 credits

    A study of mixed methods research design in education. Theoretical and practical issues of mixed methods research are studied under three course themes: context for research, mixed methods research designs, analysis and communication of mixed methods research.

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    Course code: 267741 Indigenous Research Methodologies Credits: 15 credits

    A study of MÄori research frameworks, philosophies and processes and an examination of their contribution to the growing body of indigenous scholarship as relevant to educational settings.

    Restrictions: 267790

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    Course code: 267782 Quantitative Research in Education Credits: 15 credits

    A study of quantitative research methods in education focusing on basic group designs for research and evaluation, analytic methods for exploring relationships with both categorical and continuous measures, and statistical analysis procedures for group design data.

    Restrictions: 267720; 267788; 267723; 267780

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    Course code: 267783 Qualitative Research in Education Credits: 15 credits

    A study of qualitative research methods in education. Theoretical and practical issues of research are studied under three course themes: context for research, qualitative research designs, analysis and communication of qualitative research.

    Restrictions: 267720; 267723; 267780; 267788

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    English Program Requirements

    We offer short English language courses, such as the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, IELTS tests and preparation courses and Occupational English Tests.

    Recognised English language examinations

    We recognise these English language examinations:

    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – academic scores only
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • Cambridge English Qualifications
    • NZCEL
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    • LanguageCert.

    Career

    Careers and job opportunities

    The Postgraduate Diploma in Speech Language Therapy provides qualified speech and language therapists with the opportunity to advance their practice and develop clinical and research expertise in specialty areas.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 42,250  / year

    How to Apply

    When you apply to study with us as a international student the first step is to apply for admission into a qualification.

    You will be admitted into your chosen qualification once you have:

    • been offered a place
    • accepted your offer, and
    • paid your fees.

    You will then be able to apply for enrolment in the courses that make up your qualification.

    View our overview of the application process

    Prepare to apply for admission

    Check the entry and English language requirements

    Entrance and English language requirements

    Choose your qualification

    Explore the qualifications Massey has to offer and choose what you would like to apply for.

    Find a course or qualification

    If your qualification has majors or endorsements (specialisations) you will be able to choose one when you apply for admission. You will be able to choose an additional major or endorsement, and minors, when you apply for courses.

    For some qualifications you will need to give us specific information when you apply such as personal statements, portfolios or completed forms.

    If you are a postgraduate research student you may also need to decide how many credits of research you would like to do. You should also contact the right department to discuss the possible research opportunities.

    List of Massey departments

    Choose where you want to study

    As an international student you will generally study full-time at one of our campuses in New Zealand. However, there are also options for distance and online study.

    Massey campus guides

    Distance and online study

    Identify documents you need to supply

    Documents you need to apply for admission

    Check application due dates

    Make sure you check the admission application due dates so you don not miss out.

    Admission application due dates

    Apply for admission

    New students apply for admission on our website.

    Returning students apply by logging in to the student portal and going to the Admissions tab.

    After you apply for admission

    Acknowledgement of application

    You can expect to get an acknowledgement from us within 1 week of submitting your application.

    Outstanding documents

    We will contact you if you have not given us all of the documents we need.

    Offer of Place

    You will get an email letting you know an Offer of Place message is in the student portal if your application is successful.

    Once you get your Offer of Place you can:

    • accept it
    • decline it
    • apply to defer your start date or change your study location.

    If you decline your offer you will be withdrawn from the qualification you applied for.

    If you want to change to a different qualification you need to make a new admission application.

    Paying your fees

    Once you have accepted your Offer of Place you need to pay your fees.

    View fee payment options

    After your fees are paid we will send you an international Receipt of Payment. You can use this letter and your admission Offer of Place as part of the documentation you need to get a visa from Immigration New Zealand. We will also send you an email with your Massey student ID number.

    Prepare for course enrolment

    You will be invited to apply for the specific courses you want to study within your qualification once:

    • you have accepted your Offer of Place
    • you have paid your fees
    • enrolments are open.

    Choose your courses

    Review your qualification structure. When you select your courses you need to make sure you meet all of the requirements for your qualification. You also need to work out which courses to study first and how many to study.

    Find a course or qualification

    Planning your courses guide

    Contact our academic advice team

    Check the due dates

    Make sure you know the due dates for adding courses. You should also check the semester dates and exam periods.

    Due dates for adding courses

    Semester and exam period dates

    Log in to the student portal

    To apply for enrolment in courses, go to the Qualifications and courses tab when you log in to the student portal

    After you apply for courses

    Offer of Enrolment

    If we approve your application to enrol in the specific courses for your qualification you will get an Offer of Enrolment message in the student portal. You need to accept this.

    Finalise your enrolment in person

    If you are a new international student studying in New Zealand you will need to show evidence of your identity and your student visa to finish your enrolment.

    Bring your visa and passport to Campus Information Service – Mōhiohio a few days before semester starts. You can also bring them to orientation. Orientation is a series of events to celebrate your start at university.

    Orientation dates and information

    Confirmation of Enrolment

    Once you accept your Offer of Enrolment, you will get a Confirmation of Enrolment message in the student portal. It will contain:

    • confirmation of the qualification you are studying and any specialisations (majors, minors or endorsements)
    • confirmation of the courses you are approved to take
    • any courses that could not be approved or that you withdrew from (the reason will be shown)
    • due dates for withdrawing from courses without financial and academic penalties
    • fees information.

    Changing your qualification or courses

    You can change your qualification or courses on the Qualification and courses tab in the student portal.

    You need to allow time for us to process your changes so you get access to your study material before you start.

    Changing and withdrawing from study

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