Master of Speech Pathology

Workplace learning

Workplace learning will enable you to apply knowledge acquired through your studies to the assessment and management of communication and/or swallowing difficulties in children and adults. Workplace learning may occur across a range of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health clinics, schools and disability organisations. You will work under the supervision of practising speech pathologists to develop and demonstrate skills in accordance with Speech Pathology Australia's Competency Based Occupational Standards (2011). You will also undertake community or professional consultation with stakeholders to develop and carry out a research project that responds to their needs.

Some subjects also include residential schools of two to four days, where you will attend campus to develop and demonstrate skills in areas like assessment of speech, voice, fluency, swallowing, language and cognition, or the implementation of intervention strategies. These residential schools allow you to meet other students and teaching staff face-to-face, ask questions and share experiences while developing clinical skills.

Costs associated with attending workplace learning experiences and residential schools, such as travel, accommodation and meals, are the responsibility of the student.