COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Speech Pathology integrates academic learning with workplace training to ensure graduates are fully equipped for professional practice. This program blends coursework with extensive clinical experience, developing strong skills in assessing, diagnosing and managing communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Throughout your studies, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practice and learn to apply theory in real-world clinical settings. The curriculum incorporates contemporary trends and emerging technologies shaping the profession, including Generative AI, telepractice, digital record systems and other innovations in digital health. You will also explore inclusive and culturally responsive practice, preparing you to work effectively with diverse populations. The program covers the foundations of speech pathology, speech and language development, swallowing and voice management, augmentative and alternative communication, motor speech disorders and acquired communication disabilities. You will study practice management and service delivery models, enabling you to develop business awareness and professional leadership skills. Subjects such as Evidence-based Practice in Speech Pathology, Speech Sound Disorders in Children, Language Disorders in Children, Neurological and acquired conditions, and clinical practice placements build a strong understanding of the profession’s scope and clinical responsibilities. Clinical placements begin in the first year and continue throughout the course in hospital, community, school and private practice settings, supervised by experienced clinicians. First-year study focuses on foundational knowledge, including anatomy, neuroanatomy, language development, multimodal communication and swallowing, alongside your first placement in a children’s clinic. In the second year, you will learn about stuttering, voice disorders and complex case management, complete advanced clinical placements and produce a literature review in an area of interest. With 16 core subjects and five clinical placements, students graduate practice-ready, confident and well prepared for a rewarding career supporting individuals with communication and swallowing needs.