Master of Speech Pathology

About the course

This Master of Speech Pathology prepares you to become a competent, reflective and innovative speech pathologist working with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. You will learn through an integrated, enquiry- and problem-based curriculum supported by lectures, workshops, clinical skills tutorials and supervised practicum placements. Assessment emphasises authentic tasks and competency-based practical skills in a Master coursework Speech Pathology program.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to start practice in diverse health, education and community settings and to adapt to changing professional knowledge across their careers. Employment can include hospitals, rehabilitation and community health services, mental health, aged care, disability and education sectors, early childhood services, private practice and youth justice. Roles may include speech pathologist, project officer, researcher, manager or policy adviser in a Master coursework Speech Pathology pathway.

Living Costs in Adelaide**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)