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Speech Science
| Speech Science - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Taught by | Department of Psychology |
| Available as a specialisation for | Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) |
| Further information | |
| Other specialisations you might be interested in | Speech Language Therapy |
*This subject is available as area of PhD study within other subjects in the Faculty of Science. Please consult our postgraduate advisers for availability.
Speech Science is intended for graduates with an interest in speech related areas. It is relevant to practising Speech Language Therapists with a bachelors degree, and also to those with backgrounds in linguistics, psychology, audiology, engineering, and computer science.
A Master of Speech Language Therapy (Practice) is also offered for those wishing to become Speech Language Therapists.
Find more information about the Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) - Speech Science specialisation
Prerequisite: A BSc, or other qualification as approved by the Chair of the Board of Studies
Requirement:
- 60 points from SPCHSCI 711-713, 721-723, 731-733, 735, 736, 743, 751-754
- 60 points from other approved 600 or 700 level courses in Audiology, Computer Science, Engineering, Linguistics, Physiology, Psychology, Speech Science
Master of Science (MSc) - Speech Science specialisation
Prerequisite: A PGDipSci in Speech Science, or equivalent as approved by the Chair of the Board of Studies
Requirement: Research Masters
- 120 points: SPCHSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Speech Science
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) work in a range of settings in New Zealand including hospitals, schools, special schools, early intervention teams, community clinics and private practice.
The scope of practice of SLTs includes speech, language and swallowing difficulties. Therapists who work for district health boards can work either in a hospital with inpatients or in a child development team or community-based adult rehabilitation service. Within the hospital, therapists primarily work with newborns who have swallowing and feeding difficulties or with adults who have communication or swallowing difficulties after a stroke or other brain injury. Some therapists work in specialist areas such as stuttering, voice disorders, hearing loss or traumatic brain injury.
For further information, please refer to the Psychology Handbook
or contact:
Professor Suzanne Purdy, PhD
Head of Speech Science
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82073
Email: sc.purdy@auckland.ac.nz
Philippa Williams
Clinical Director
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82726
Email: pm.williams@auckland.ac.nz
