Master of Speech and Language Therapy
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Master of Speech and Language Therapy is a two-year graduate entry program that will provide you with the skills necessary for the delivery of quality speech pathology services and equip you to respond to the changing demands of the Australian health system.The Master of Speech and Language Therapy is designed for students who are seeking a diverse and rewarding health career with a focus on communication rights and improving the lives of individuals with communication disability and/or swallowing disorders.The course offers flexibility in learning with in-person or online delivery, supported by mandatory on-campus residential schools, and clinical placements in a variety of work settings. Clinical placements are supported by CDU academics and registered Speech Pathology professionals. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory local, rural and remote areas. CDU welcomes First Nations students and has dedicated support on hand to help support you through your degree.
Subjects
- SLT300 Communication, Culture and Context (replaces HSC203 from 2024)
- SLT311 Communication across the Lifespan (replaces SLT511 from 2024)
- PHM527 Health Research Skills
- SLT501 Foundations of Communication Analysis
- SLT502 Principles of Dysphagia
- SLT503 Working as a Speech Pathologist
- SLT504 Early childhood speech, language and hearing disorders
- SLT505 Acquired Language disorders
- SLT506 Fluency and Voice
- SLT507 Motor Speech for Children and Adults
- SLT508 Diversity in Communication
- SLT510 Working with school aged children and special needs
- SLT521 Speech Pathology in Professional Practice 1 (replaces SLT601 from 2024)
- SLT522 Speech Pathology in Professional Practice 2 (replaces SLT602 from 2024)
- SLT603 Speech Pathology in Professional Practice 3 (20cp)
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake an interview.Whilst you may meet the advertised minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you a place in the course, instead offers will be made on merit.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $31,584 | No |
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