Speech Language Therapy

The Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice (MSLTPrac) provides students with a clinical qualification in SLT. In addition to the academic programme, students spend time working in health, education and special school settings, and gain clinical experience at The University of Auckland clinics at Tāmaki.

Completion of the degree will provide graduates with the skills necessary to practise as a Speech Language Therapist in New Zealand and overseas. This programme is accredited by the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapy Association.

Master of Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice (MSLTPrac)

Prerequisite: 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.

Requirement: Taught Masters

• Part I: 120 points: SPCHSCI 711-724
• Part II: 120 points: SPCHSCI 733-746

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.

For further information, please refer to the Psychology Handbook

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

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• Speech Language Therapist profiles
• Speech Language Therapy Practice web page