Charles Darwin University

Master of Speech Pathology

Health and welfare

The Master of Speech Pathology is a two-year graduate entry program that will provide you with the skills necessary for the delivery of quality speech pathology services and equip you to respond to the changing demands of the Australian health system. The Master of Speech Pathology is designed for students who are seeking a diverse and rewarding allied health career with a focus on communication rights, work and advocacy to optimize communication and swallowing across the lifespan. The course of

Official
Duration
2 years
Online
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +2 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 118268C
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Course overview

The Master of Speech Pathology is a two-year graduate entry program that will provide you with the skills necessary for the delivery of quality speech pathology services and equip you to respond to the changing demands of the Australian health system. The Master of Speech Pathology is designed for students who are seeking a diverse and rewarding allied health career with a focus on communication rights, work and advocacy to optimize communication and swallowing across the lifespan. The course offers flexibility in learning with in-person or online delivery, supported by mandatory on-campus residential schools, and practice education placements in a variety of work settings. Practice education placements are supported by CDU academics and registered Speech Pathology professionals. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory local, rural and remote areas. CDU welcomes First Nations students and has dedicated support on hand to help support you through your degree.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification and.; A GPA of 5. 0 (Credit average) from a completed qualification at bachelor level or higher.; Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake an interview.; Whilst you may meet the advertised minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you a place in the course, instead offers will be made on merit. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification and.; A GPA of 5. 0 (Credit average) from a completed qualification at bachelor level or higher.; Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake an interview.; Whilst you may meet the advertised minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you a place in the course, instead offers will be made on merit.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$34,742per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

  • Casuarina

    Ellengowan Drive, CASUARINA, NT, 810, CASUARINA, NT

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Speech Pathologycdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Speech Pathology at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements