University
Massey University
Master of Speech and Language Therapy
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2024
Campus
Auckland Campus
Summary
Study a Master of Speech and Language Therapy – MSpchLangTher
Massey’s Master of Speech and Language Therapy provides qualified speech language therapists with opportunities for advanced clinical and theoretical study. You’ll develop research skills that will prepare you to use and add to the knowledge base in speech and language therapy.
Relevant to your working life
This programme will give you expertise in core areas such as evidence-based practise and research methods. You can also follow your interests in specialist areas that reflect your individual passions and/or client caseloads.
Get support every step of the way
We tailor assignments and thesis topics to your interests. We also pair you with an academic mentor who has expertise in your subject area.
Study your way
Our programme is very flexible. There are two pathways to completion: a professional pathway and a research pathway. There are options for studying full-time or part-time. You can also complete the programme through distance learning.
Academic progression
If you have a Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy (Honours) degree or equivalent, with at least a B grade average, you are eligible to reduce the amount of coursework required by 60-credits. For students in the research pathway, this means that you can advance directly into the thesis component of the degree.
Further study
This programme provides a strong foundation for entry into a PhD.
A MSpchLangTher is a good fit if you:
want to further your speech and language therapy career
wish to become a specialist in your area
have a research project or inquiry you want to pursue.
Entry criteria
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Speech and Language Therapy you will:
have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent having achieved at least a B grade average, or
have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy (Honours) or equivalent having achieved at least a B grade average.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
International students
Please note that successfully completing the Postgraduate Diploma of Speech and Language Therapy does not ensure employment as a speech-language therapist in New Zealand. If you completed your undergraduate qualification outside of New Zealand, then you will need to have that qualification assessed and approved by the New Zealand Speech and Language Therapists' Association (NZSTA) before you can enter the profession in New Zealand.
International English Language Requirements:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
- Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- NCEL - Level 5
- PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Studying in NZ
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