The University of Melbourne

Master of Speech Pathology

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Speech pathologists work with people of all ages who are experiencing communication and/or swallowing disorders as a result of illness, injury or disability. Speech pathologists may work in a range of education and health sectors.

The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at University of Melbourne offers the Master of Speech Pathology degree, which is a two-year full-time course. Completion of this degree qualifies you to work as a speech pathologist.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Science, Biomedicine, Linguistics, Phonetics, Education, Psychology), or equivalent

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • Prior academic performance

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Please note that during selection a 50-80 grading scale is used to calculate an applicant’s weighted average mark (WAM). Any results that are on a different grading scale will be converted to the equivalent 50-80 score.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $73,209 - $73,209 $114,012 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Standard Tuition:
$73,209
Standard Tuition:
$114,012
Full Fee Tuition:
$73,209
Full Fee Tuition:
$114,012
Enquire with The University of Melbourne to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $73,209 - $73,209 $114,012 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Speech Pathology will prepare you for the following roles.

Speech Pathologist

A Speech Pathologist works with clients to manage problems with speaking or swallowing. You might assess their needs and develop programs to improv...

Avg yearly income $97,500
Entry barriers Low

Language Specialist

Language Specialists are bilingual or multilingual business professionals who are dedicated to the communication process, especially across culture...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Speech Therapist

A Speech Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, and communication disorders. You might work in hospitals, schools, or private...

Avg yearly income $87,880
Entry barriers Low

Paediatric Speech Pathologist

A Paediatric Speech Pathologist assesses and treats speech, language, and communication disorders in children. You might work in hospitals, schools...

Avg yearly income $79,300
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.