Speech pathology
Why study Speech pathology?
Our graduate-entry program lets graduates with a degree other than speech pathology gain a professional qualification. We are the longest standing provider of speech pathology education programs in Victoria. You must enrol full-time for four semesters. We use Problem-Based Learning methods as well as more traditional teaching and learning formats. You will develop your knowledge and skills using actual speech pathology cases and gain valuable practical experience in our clinic and external placements.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared to practise in hospitals, community health centres, private practice, schools, rehabilitation centres and aged care centres. You may also work in health promotion, teaching and consultancy, and in specialised centres helping people with hearing impairment, cerebral palsy and intellectual disability. You may apply for membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Master of Speech Pathology |
Bendigo
Melbourne |
2 years full-time | Semester 1 (January) |
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Methodology |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne Melbourne (City) |
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. | Semester 1 (March) |
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Methodology continued…
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How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
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| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2013 | Master of Speech Pathology (073116F) |
Melbourne
Bendigo |
2 years | January | $28 360 |
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Methodology (072025F/072024G/072008G/072007G/072026E/072005K) |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne |
1 year | Semester 1 (March) | $26 300 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Methodology continued…
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How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Speech pathology placements
Clinical experience is a major component of our program. You will get practical experience at the La Trobe Communication Clinic at Melbourne campus and in external agencies such as hospitals, community health centres, schools, early childhood centres and private practice in rural, metropolitan or interstate settings. The La Trobe Communication Clinic offers extensive speech pathology services including:
- a preschool language and phonology program funded by Community Health.
- a preschool and school-age child fluency (stuttering) program funded by Community Health.
- an adolescent and adult fluency (stuttering) assessment and treatment program.
- a Phonological Awareness for Literacy program for school-aged children.
- voice clinics for children and adults at the Melbourne campus and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
Fee assistance
Limited Commonwealth Supported places are available. Contact the course co-ordinator for more information. The Government FEE-HELP scheme is for full-fee paying, non-research postgraduate students and provides a loan based on income. This scheme applies to the Master of Speech Pathology.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
Student profiles
Students from our Faculty talk about their experience at La Trobe.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Speech pathology.


