Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice MSLTPrac

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New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

240 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-Feb-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,842 / year

Next Intake 17-Feb-2026

Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice MSLTPrac

About

Are you a graduate from a related field such as psychology, linguistics, health sciences or education? The MSLTPrac is a New Zealand Speech-language Therapy Association accredited qualification. It is designed to provide you with the necessary specialist skills and experience to practise as a Speech Language Therapist in New Zealand and overseas.

You will study a range of subject areas including anatomy, physiology, linguistics and acoustics, and learn to apply theory to clinical practice. Students learn to use a range of approaches and technologies to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders.

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Disciplines

Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

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Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelors degree

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Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

You must have:

completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University, and a relevant major or specialisation, or have equivalent prior study

AND

demonstrated, in accordance with the approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science, the qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as a speech-language therapist. This will require an interview, submission of supplementary information and confidential letters of reference.

Further information is available on the School of Psychology website.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

7.5

No bands less than 7.0

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Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

You must have:

completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised University with a Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) of 5.0. A minimum of 60 points of the most advanced-level courses in your degree must have been in an approved subject such as education, health sciences, linguistics, physiology, or psychology.

AND

demonstrated, in accordance with the approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science, the qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as a speech-language therapist. This will require an interview submission of supplementary information and confidential letters of reference.

Further information is available on the School of Psychology website.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

There are excellent work opportunities for qualified speech-language therapists both within New Zealand and internationally. Speech-language therapists are involved in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders with people of all ages, and work in a range of settings, including hospitals, schools, community rehabilitation facilities, special schools and in early intervention teams.

Jobs related to this programme

Speech-language therapist

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

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Read Amy's story

Find out more about the work opportunities for qualified speech language therapists and read Amy’s graduate story.

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Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.