Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice - The University of Auckland

Programme overview

Are you a graduate from a related field such as psychology, linguistics, health sciences or education? The MSLTPrac is a New Zealand Speech-language Therapy Association accredited qualification. It is designed to provide you with the necessary specialist skills and experience to practise as a Speech Language Therapist in New Zealand and overseas.

You will study a range of subject areas including anatomy, physiology, linguistics and acoustics, and learn to apply theory to clinical practice. Students learn to use a range of approaches and technologies to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders.

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Programme structure

The MSLTPrac degree is a 240-point taught masters that includes a research dissertation. It is a competitive entry programme that involves two years of full-time study following a fixed programme of courses. Students move together as a cohort from year 1 to year 2.

Year 1

Year 2

Postgraduate pathway

Download the Science postgraduate pathway (117KB, PDF)

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

University of Auckland Another tertiary institution

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelors degree

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

You must have completed a bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 in 60 points at Stage II in relevant subject areas. Relevant subject areas may include education, health sciences, linguistics, physiology, and psychology.

All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the assessment process. Typically interviews are scheduled in the last week of October and throughout November. Successful applicants are advised in December/January.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

7.5

No bands less than 7.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0. A minimum of 60 points of the most advanced-level courses in your degree must have been in an approved subject such as education, health sciences, linguistics, physiology, psychology.

All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the assessment process. Typically interviews are scheduled in the last week of October and throughout November. Successful applicants are advised in December/January.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

The MSLTPrac is a competitive entry programme, and applications should be made by 1 October. Applications for this programme will open on 1 July.

Applications will only be considered if all requirements are met and the following documents have been completed and submitted by the closing date: your online application, supplementary application form and confidential letters of reference from two referees.

While Semester One starts on 2 March , classes for this programme begin on 16 February.

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2025: 2 October 2024

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

2025

Semester One

Starts – 17 February

Ends – 30 June

2026

Semester One

Starts – 2 March

Ends – 29 June

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Further information for students

The MSLTPrac programme begins two weeks before the University start date for Semester One. The MSLTPrac is a competitive entry programme and applications should be made by the application date listed in the Key dates section. Applications for this programme opens on 1 July each year.

Applications will only be considered if all requirements are met and the following documents have been completed and submitted by the closing date: your online application, supplementary application form and confidential letters of reference from two referees.

You can find the supplementary application form and confidential letter of reference form by visiting our Forms and guides.

The Master of Speech-language Therapy Practice is accredited by the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association. There is a Mutual Recognition of Credentials Agreement (MRA) between the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), the Speech Pathology Association of Australia (SPA), the Irish Association of Speech and Language and the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association (NZSTA). Visit the NZSTA for more information on the MRA.

Please note: If you already have a bachelors degree and are a qualified speech pathologist or speech-language therapist, then you are not eligible to apply for this programme. Please refer to the entry requirements in the University Calendar. You may instead apply for the following programmes

Contact us

More information about this programme is available by contacting:

Head of Speech Science
Dr Clare McCann
Phone: +64 9 923 5221
Email: c.mccann@auckland.ac.nz

You can also send an enquiry through our Contact us form.
Alternatively, you can drop in to your nearest Student Hub.

Graduates of universities overseas and/or those without New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status should also contact the International Office.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

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 with people of all ages, and work in a range of settings, including hospitals, schools, community rehabilitation facilities, special schools and in early intervention teams.

Jobs related to this programme

Speech-language therapist

An image of Amy in her graduate gown and gap, holding her certificate

Find out more about the work opportunities for qualified speech language therapists and read Amy’s graduate story.

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Experience the University

Want to be a speech language therapist?

Find out more about the speech-language therapy and dietetic programmes with Associate Professor Clare McCann

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Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice MSLTPrac

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