Core Zone
This zone consists of all the compulsory requirements for the degree.
160 credit points
Qualification
160 credit points
Master of Speech and Language Pathology
Overview
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Study options
- Part Time
- Full Time
- In person, on campus
Duration Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
- Full time: 2 years (or equivalent part time)
Fees The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
- Domestic Commonwealth Supported Fee
- Estimated annual fee AUD $9,700
- Domestic Fee-paying
- Estimated annual fee AUD $35,200
Location and start dates
North Ryde:
- Session 1 (23 February 2026)
Current Macquarie students: To view all the details for your chosen course, visit the Macquarie University Handbook
Summary
Key features
- Get real-world experience on campus
Study within our Speech and Hearing Clinic, which provides services to hospital departments, including MND and cancer clinics.
- Engage with renowned experts driven by excellence
Gain insights from internationally recognised teaching staff and active clinicians, some of whom have their own private practice.
- Leverage our extensive network from early on
Complete more than 700 hours of supervised placements with paediatric and adult patients, including in rural and global settings.
- Connect with researchers at the forefront of innovation
Learn from world leaders on topics including communication after injury, child language development and conditions such as stuttering.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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About the Master of Speech and Language Pathology at Macquarie University
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time. You'll learn from expert academics, researchers and clinicians within an educational environment that's unique in Australia.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Course structure
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Focused and flexible study
Where you can study
In person, on campus
Core Zone
160 credit points
Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.
Essential units
160 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Further details
Find further information and specific requirements in the Macquarie University Handbook.
Guide to University terminology
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Career outcomes
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Take the next step in your career
Professions
- Consultant
- Early intervention specialist
- Forensic speech scientist
- Health promoter and educator
- Language consultant
- Policy adviser
- Rehabilitation service provider
- Researcher
- Speech pathologist
Employers
- Aged care facilities
- Allied health organisations
- Area health services
- Community health centres
- Disability support organisations
- Government agencies and departments
- Health organisations
- Hearing and speech clinics
- Hospitals
- International speech and hearing organisations
- Medical centres and clinics
- NSW Health
- National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Private health sector
- Public health sector
- Research institutes
- Schools
- Universities
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Multiply your employability
Key employment skills
Acquire analytical, identification, evaluation, data collection, research and observational skills.
#1 in Aus: Grad employment rate
QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
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Entry requirements
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Simple steps to entry at Macquarie
See if you meet the academic requirements
Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning
Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?
Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.
Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.
Guide to admission points
| Complete this degree in: | If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*: | Course structure: |
|---|---|---|
2 years (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time) | The minimum admission requirements for the Master of Speech and Language Pathology are as follows:
AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or recognised equivalent) with a WAM of 65; and
OR
AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification (or recognised equivalent) with a WAM of 65; and
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Offers are made on a competitive basis. Places in the course are limited. Offers cannot be deferred and applicants who choose not to take up an offer must re-apply in future admission rounds. For applicants required to take a Casper test, upon receiving your application, the University will advise of the available dates and process for this test. Casper test availability will be specifically for Macquarie University applicants. | Core Zone (160 credit points) View course structure |
Related fields for prior qualifications
Linguistics, Psychology, Teaching, Nursing, Allied Health
AQF levels
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
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Full degree duration
Admission point considerations
Credit for prior learning eligibility
You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!
Recognition of prior learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Find out moreYour prior learning may consist of:
- Formal learning
- Informal and non-formal learning
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by:
- passing an approved English language test at the required level
- holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University
The required standard of English for this degree is:
| IELTS band | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 |
| Reading | 7 |
| Writing | 7 |
| Listening | 7 |
| Speaking | 7 |
Additional information and requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recommended studies
Inherent requirements
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
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Fees
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
Find out moreEstimated cost
The cost of your studies may vary based on:- units chosen
- government support received
- approved credit for prior learning or work experience.
Commonwealth supported place
AUD $9,700
Indicative annual fee
Domestic fee paying
AUD $35,200
Estimated annual fee
AUD $440
Fee per credit point
Government assistance
HECS‑HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth supported places to pay their student contribution amounts. It can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or text books.
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.
Student amenities fee
You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.
Learn about SSAFScholarships
Macquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.
Scholarships available for eligible postgraduate students, studying the Master of Speech and Language Pathology
All
Australian Defence Force PG Sponsorship
Applications close: No separate application
Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration
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Aboriginal
Disability
Financial
Leadership
Rural
Macquarie Advantage Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Financial support for postgraduate study.
Applications close: Nov Round: 13 November 2026; Dec Round 2: 10 December 2026; Jan Round 2: 8 January 2027
Award value: $12,000 per year for standard course duration
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Macquarie University Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme 10% sponsorship
Supporting postgraduate studies for our alumni
Applications close: No separate application
Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration
Find out moreFinancial
Academic
Aboriginal
Walanga Muru (Follow Your Path) Scholarship
A scholarship to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a postgraduate degree who demonstrate financial hardship and the determination to overcome it.
Applications close: Application form for 2027 will be available soon.
Award value: $10,000 one-off for one-off award
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Course details
Course title:
Master of Speech and Language Pathology
Starting year:
2026
Application instructions
Apply online
New domestic applicants are required to apply directly through our Applicant Portal.
The Applicant Portal allows you to save your application and come back to it later. You can also track the status of your application.
Please note: If you are a current or previous Macquarie University student, you should submit your application through the 'my application and offers' tab in eStudent. If you have forgotten your Student ID or password, please contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.
What you need to apply
Your application will require copies of the following documents:
- Proof of identity, citizenship, and/or permanent residency status (including proof of name change where applicable)
- Evidence of previous academic qualifications and transcripts (including translations if your qualifications are not in English)
- Evidence of English proficiency (where applicable)
In addition to the documentation outlined above, you're also required to submit a Personal Statement (maximum of 2 A4 pages). The Personal Statement should include:
- an outline of your understanding of Speech Pathology as practiced in Australia
- your reasons for wanting to enter this profession; and
- any other factors relevant to your application
When enrolling, successful applicants are also required to provide a current NSW Working with Children Check.
Applications for the program are competitive and satisfying admission criteria does not guarantee a place.
Steps to apply
Decide on your course
Explore your entry options and check the requirements
Gather your documentation
Submit your application
Help with your application
For help with your application, or if you have any questions, contact our team.
Future Students
T: +61 (2) 9850 6767
E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au
Important dates
| Session/Year | Location | Applications open | Applications close | Session commences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | North Ryde | 3 September 2025 | 31 October 2025 | 23 February 2026 |
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