Program Overview
The Speech Pathology at Charles Sturt University is a Master programme in Humanities over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Speech Pathology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Albury, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Speech Pathology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to communication and swallowing
- An introduction to reflective practice and clinical reasoning
- Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills
- Introduction to models of communication and swallowing practice
- Assessment and analysis of language and cognition in speech pathology
- Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice
- Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
- Intervention for language and cognitive impairments in speech pathology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission information
Applications for study commencing in Session 1 close on 30 September each year.
Students applying for the Master of Speech Pathology are required to meet the following selection criteria:
A high level of academic ability through previous studies
Previous university study:
A candidate shall hold a minimum three-year undergraduate degree in any discipline
Prerequisite knowledge:
Candidates who do not have evidence of knowledge in head and neck anatomy and linguistics will be required to undertake study in these areas prior to applying for the Masters program.
The following subjects are available via distance education at CSU and cover the required prior knowledge:
- Head and Neck Anatomy
- Speech, Language and Culture
Alternatively, applicants can undertake equivalent subjects at another university. Subjects from other universities will be considered equivalent if the learning outcomes meet the following criteria.
Please note that completion of these subjects at CSU or similar subjects at another institution does not provide any guarantee you will be successful in gaining admission to the course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2024-02-18
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-02-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months