The University of Queensland

Master of Speech Pathology Studies

Graduate

Details

University Location Brisbane, Queensland
City Population 2.5 million
Student Population 55,441
Int'l Student Population 21,574
Main Campus St. Lucia
Program Campus St Lucia
Program Duration 2 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$67,200 (2025 fees; subject to increase)**
Semester Intake November
Next Available Intake 2026
Application Deadline August 30*
International Places 10 (40 total)

Overview

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Queensland is home to experienced lecturers, researchers, and clinical educators. UQ speech pathology researchers are some of the best in the world, specializing in areas including disability and participation, aphasia, pediatric communication, neuroscience, and rehabilitation.

The Master of Speech Pathology Studies program at UQ equips graduate-entry students with the theoretical knowledge, professional attributes, and clinical and research skills necessary for professional careers in speech pathology. It is a pathway that enables those with a relevant undergraduate degree to become a speech pathologist.

Program

Through the UQ speech pathology program, you will learn how to interview, assess, diagnose and treat a variety of clients with communication issues, ranging from speech impairments to problems with voice control, language, fluency, swallowing and eating.

You will benefit from a six-semester program that integrates your previous studies, and you’ll complete advanced coursework to develop your understanding of practice and research, while enhancing the effectiveness of your clinical practice.

Clinical Placements
As a UQ speech pathology student, you’ll undertake supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical settings including hospitals, educational facilities, other health care organizations, private practices and UQ’s internal clinics.

You will undertake a variety of sessional practical experiences from Year 1 before commencing full time clinical placement blocks during Year 2.

During placements, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop your clinical skills in real-life settings.

 

Admission Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0. Study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical, or biological sciences is recommended.

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. Firm application deadline is generally August 30. (This program filled October 3, 2024 for the November 2025 intake.)

**UQ’s Master of Speech Pathology Studies fees are calculated by semester (2  regular semesters + 1 summer semester per year).

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“They have a lot of resources and help for international students”

I like that they have tailored particular parts of the program to the Canadian students as we are the majority of our program. They have a lot of resources and help for international students at UQ. There are 'heaps' of other Canadians at UQ, especially in the health care professions.

Angela R
Master of Speech Pathology Studies
The University of Queensland, 2019