Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
Earn an accredited qualification providing specialist clinical skills for speech language therapy practice.
Best for:Best for graduates in psychology, linguistics, health sciences, or education seeking a professional qualification in speech language therapy.
Overview
The Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice at the University of Auckland is a two-year professional programme designed for graduates from related disciplines such as psychology, linguistics, health sciences, or education. Accredited by the New Zealand Speech-language Therapy Association, the curriculum builds specialist competence across anatomy, physiology, linguistics, and acoustics. Students actively translate theoretical frameworks into practical clinical environments through rigorous coursework and placements. The programme equips graduates to practice as qualified speech language therapists nationally and internationally.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across subject areas including anatomy, physiology, linguistics, and acoustics
- Apply academic theory to supervised clinical practice settings
- Engage with professional competencies required by the New Zealand Speech-language Therapy Association
- Participate in clinical placements and practical skill development
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology, linguistics, health sciences, or education
Degree offered: Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
Language: English; standard University of Auckland English language entry requirements apply
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in a related discipline such as psychology, linguistics, health sciences, or education
- Academic aptitude for rigorous graduate-level coursework in medical and behavioral sciences
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills suitable for clinical environments
- Hold a qualifying bachelor's degree from a recognised institution in a related field
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Review the admission criteria and ensure you hold a qualifying degree in a related field. Submit your application through the official University of Auckland admissions portal before the intake deadline.
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