The Master in Speech Pathology is a 2 year full fee paying course for both domestic and international students, accepting a cohort of 18 students per annum. The course runs from late January until the end of November each year. The topics are spread over a 4 week intensive in January / February then 2 semesters which follow the regular university calendar. This course involves an innovative, enquiry based curriculum, incorporating a PBL format. Learning experiences will be accessible both on and off campus, providing opportunities to integrate theory with clinical practice. The Master of Speech Pathology can only be undertaken on a full-time basis.
Students will undertake a number of clinical placements across the course which will ensure they reach the competencies required to practise in Australia and many other countries in the world. These will be offered in metropolitan Adelaide as well as rural and remote areas, including Darwin and Alice Springs with the possibility of international placements.
Graduates of the Flinders Master of Speech Pathology will be equipped to begin practice in a wide range of health and educational settings. The course will foster students’ ability to respond effectively to the changing nature of professional knowledge and practice, ensuring their ability to provide quality services throughout their working life.
Accreditation of the Master of Speech Pathology
Every 5 years the Master's program must undergo an accreditation process run by Speech Pathology Australia, the professionsal accrediting body for all speech pathology programs in Australian universities. The program has been accredited untill 2011, and during 2010 the re-accreditation process will be initiated. A regular accreditation process means that the Master's program is relevant, incorporates the latest theories, ideas and practices and also meets current standards of the professional organisation.
Applications
For Australian students and those with Permanent Residence, applications are made via SATAC. The application process can be accessed via a link on the university's 'Master of Speech Pathology' website (below) in the yellow section under the heading "Applications" . Click on the SATAC- GradStart link.
http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/postgrad/mspp/
International applicants should click on the link to the "International Office" which is found in the green coloured box next to the yellow section mentioned above.
All suitable applicants will be required to participate in an interview as part of the application process. You will be notified of the time and place of the interview once the applications have been processed. Phone interviews will be available for applicants who are interstate or offshore.
Further information
For further information about the Master of Speech Pathology degree visit our website at:: http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/postgrad/mspp/ or direct your email enquiries to the following email address: studyspeechpathology@flinders.edu.au
CIRCOS code for the Master of Speech Pathology - 054304D