Master of Speech and Language Pathology

Domestic students:

• The minimum admission requirements for the Master of Speech and Language Pathology are as follows:
• AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or recognised equivalent) with a WAM of 65; and
• Recent successful completion of units of study in at least five of the following topical areas: Phonetics, Phonology, Grammar/Syntax, Psycholinguistics, Semantics, Morphology, Language Development, Psychology; and
• Satisfactory personal statement detailing your understanding of speech pathology as it is practised in Australia, your reasons for desiring to work as a speech pathologist, and any other factors relevant to your application.
• OR
• AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or recognised equivalent) with a WAM of 65; and
• Relevant professional work experience in Australia (totaling two years FTE) within the past five years; and
• Satisfactory Casper score; and
• Satisfactory personal statement detailing your understanding of speech pathology as it is practised in Australia, your reasons for desiring to work as a speech pathologist, the relevance of your previous professional work experience, and any other factors relevant to your application.
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Offers are made on a competitive basis. Places in the course are limited. Offers cannot be deferred and applicants who choose not to take up an offer must re-apply in future admission rounds.
• For applicants required to take a Casper test, upon receiving your application, the University will advise of the available dates and process for this test. Casper test availability will be specifically for Macquarie University applicants.

International students:

• The minimum admission requirements for the Master of Speech and Language Pathology are as follows:
• AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or recognised equivalent) with a WAM of 65; and
• Recent successful completion of units of study in at least five of the following topical areas: Phonetics, Phonology, Grammar/Syntax, Psycholinguistics, Semantics, Morphology, Language Development, Psychology; and
• Satisfactory personal statement detailing your understanding of speech pathology as it is practised in Australia, your reasons for desiring to work as a speech pathologist, and any other factors relevant to your application.
• OR
• AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or recognised equivalent) with a WAM of 65; and
• Relevant professional work experience in Australia (totaling two years FTE) within the past five years; and
• Satisfactory Casper score; and
• Satisfactory personal statement detailing your understanding of speech pathology as it is practised in Australia, your reasons for desiring to work as a speech pathologist, the relevance of your previous professional work experience, and any other factors relevant to your application.
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Offers are made on a competitive basis. Places in the course are limited. Offers cannot be deferred and applicants who choose not to take up an offer must re-apply in future admission rounds.
• For applicants required to take a Casper test, upon receiving your application, the University will advise of the available dates and process for this test. Casper test availability will be specifically for Macquarie University applicants.
• IELTS (Academic) overall band 7 with minimum sub-scores: listening 7, reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, or an approved equivalent
• CRICOS-registered course - a valid student visa is required to study on campus

• Graduates of the Master of Speech and Language Pathology meet the Competency-based Occupational Standards for Speech Pathologists - Entry Level (Speech Pathology Australia, 2011) and are eligible for practising membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
• As such, they can be employed as Speech Pathologists in Australia, and their qualifications are recognised by professional associations in Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland and USA under the terms of a Mutual Recognition Agreement.
• Graduates are most commonly employed in the private sector, by public health service providers, and by not-for-profit organisations.
• In some Australian states (not including NSW), the school education sector is also a major employer.
• There is a growing trend for graduates to enter the workforce via the private sector, and this trend is expected to increase quickly with the full implementation of National Disability Insurance Scheme.