About the course

La Trobe’s Master of Speech Pathology gives you the knowledge and skills to help people realise their communication and swallowing potential. Learn how to observe communication and mealtimes in everyday settings, conduct assessments, interpret clinical data and develop interventions. You’ll also gain hands-on experience working with a range of individual clients.

　　As you learn, you’ll take part in clinical workshops, guided demonstration sessions and simulation activities. You’ll also work with service providers to help people with communication and swallowing needs participate and feel included in their community.

　　After graduating, you’ll be well placed to pursue speech pathology roles in hospitals, community health centres, private practice, schools, rehabilitation centres and aged-care centres. You could also work in areas such as health promotion, teaching, consulting and communication. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$90,000

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2022	Bendigo
Semester 1 (February), 2022	Bundoora
Term 1 (January), 2024	Bendigo
Term 1 (January), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

IELTS Academic:- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0 TOEFL Paper Based:- Overall score of 575 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based:- Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing. Entry into a Postgraduate degree program at La Trobe University requires completion of Australian Bachelor degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 102.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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