La Trobe University

Master of Speech Pathology

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Details

University Location Melbourne, Victoria
City Population 5.3 million
Student Population 36,000
Int'l Student Population 7,000
Main Campus Melbourne (Bundoora, suburb of Melbourne)
Program Campus Melbourne (Bundoora)
Program Duration 2 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$49,600 (2025 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake January
Next Available Intake 2025
Application Deadline Rolling admissions*
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Overview

The study of speech pathology at La Trobe University is within the Department of Community and Clinical Health. La Trobe is the longest standing provider of speech pathology education programs in Victoria.

People with communication disorders may have difficulties in speech, language, voice, fluency, and reading and spelling. Speech pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and provide management and advocacy services to people with communication or swallowing disorders. Speech pathologists also work in the community in prevention.

Program

La Trobe’s Master of Speech Pathology gives you the knowledge and skills to help people realize their communication and swallowing potential. As a speech pathology student, you’ll 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.

Speech Pathology Practice
Explore the roles and functions of speech pathologists and how to optimize communication and swallowing in a variety of social and clinical contexts.

Assessment of Communication and Swallowing
Gain theoretical and practical experience in conducting and interpreting speech pathology assessments.

Therapeutic Intervention and Management
Discover how to use assessment information, clinical experience, and client observation to formulate intervention and management strategies in partnership with others.

Clinical Management
Develop your clinical and workplace skills by undertaking placements in a range of community health, school, hospital, and private practice settings.

 

 

Admission Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7/4.0.

Admission Timeline

*Offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible as this program can fill quickly.