Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice (MSLTPrac)

• Only postgraduate degree in New Zealand to provide a practical qualification in Speech Language Therapy.
• Teaches skills to diagnose and treat the full range of speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing problems in both adult and child populations.
• Integrated two-year programme of clinical and theoretical learning.
• Research project in Year 2 provides an opportunity to conduct unique research in a range of different speech and language therapy areas.
• Varied clinical opportunities with excellent onsite clinics supervised by experienced tutors combined with range of clinical placements in the field.

As the only postgraduate degree in New Zealand to provide a practical qualification in Speech Language Therapy, the Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice (MSLTPrac) will be of interest to graduates in related subjects such as Psychology, Linguistics and Education.

Students complete a research project and undertake theoretical and clinical courses in the following speech language therapy and related areas:

• Linguistics
• Anatomy and physiology
• Psychology
• Education
• Audiology
• Human communication
• Feeding/ swallowing

In addition to the generic skills expected of a student with a postgraduate degree from The University of Auckland, graduates of the MSLTPrac will acquire specialist expertise and will be able to diagnose and treat a variety of communication and swallowing problems.

Students will learn to apply clinical theory to practice, to interact with health and education professionals both within a team and in an advisory capacity, to work in a range of settings within the Health and Education domains, to show cultural sensitivity when interacting with clients from diverse ethnic backgrounds and to use a range of technologies to diagnose and treat communication and swallowing difficulties.

For more detailed programme information visit the Speech Language website.
 

Year 1

• SPCHSCI 711: Introduction to Communication in Children and Adults
• SPCHSCI 712: Linguistics for Speech Language Therapy
• SPCHSCI 713: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Systems
• SPCHSCI 714: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum I
• SPCHSCI 721: Dysphagia (e-learning)
• SPCHSCI 722: Communication Disorders in Children
• SPCHSCI 723: Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders
• SPCHSCI 724: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum II

Year 2

• SPCHSCI 731: Voice and Fluency
• SPCHSCI 733: Audiology for Speech Language Therapy
• SPCHSCI 734: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum III
• SPCHSCI 735: Research Methods and Ethics for Speech Language Therapy
• SPCHSCI 736 Topics in Communication Disorders in Adults
• SPCHSCI 743: Advanced Study of Speech and Language Therapy in Children
• SPCHSCI 744: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum IV
• SPCHSCI 745: Speech Language Therapy Project

Applicants for the Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice need an undergraduate degree with majors in either psychology, education, health science, linguistics or audiology, and have passed at least 75 points at Stage 3 or 700-level with a B- average grade or higher. Study in Human Biology and Acoustics would also be helpful.

Find more information about pre-requisites for the MSLTPrac

Find information on how to apply

 

There are excellent work opportunities for qualified Speech Language Therapists both within New Zealand and internationally. Speech Language Therapists are involved in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan and work in a range of settings, including hospitals, schools, community rehabilitation facilities, special schools and in early intervention teams.

The best way of explaining what Speech Language Therapists do is probably to have a look at some of the many and varied cases and employment places that Speech Language Therapists are involved with. Here are a number of profiles of a "day in the life of" different Speech Language Therapists:

Visit the Careers NZ website

Students will be eligible to gain registration with the New Zealand Speech Language Therapist Association.
 

•  PhD in Speech Science (This programme is currently being developed.)

For further information visit the Speech Language website

or contact:

Head of Speech Science
Professor Suzanne Purdy
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82073
Email: sc.purdy@auckland.ac.nz

Administrator Speech Science
Mrs Sue O’Shea
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86886
Email: s.oshea@auckland.ac.nz