MSLTPrac - Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Degree Plan
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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 or overseas.

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

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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.

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. They work in a range of settings, including hospitals, schools, community rehabilitation facilities, special schools and in early intervention teams.

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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.

Research (240 point) - 5.0 Grade Point Average

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You must also have demonstrated, in accordance with the approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science, the qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as a speech-language therapist. This will require an interview, submission of supplementary information and confidential letters of reference.

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.

Further information is available on the School of Psychology website.

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

Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

You must have completed a bachelors degree from this University with a GPA of 5.0 in 60 points at Stage III or 700-level in relevant subject areas.

AND

demonstrated, in accordance with the approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science, the qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as a speech-language therapist. This will require an interview, submission of supplementary information and confidential letters of reference.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

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Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

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.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	01 October 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026

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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 the online application is complete and the following documents are submitted by the closing date: responses to all application questions, a CV, confidential letters of reference from two referees, and all required supporting documents. For more information, see Documents to support your application.

Interviews are typically held in the last week of October and throughout November. Successful applications are notified in December - January.

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a programme Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and a relevant major or specialisation, or have equivalent prior study

(ii) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University in a relevant major or specialisation with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

b demonstrated in accordance with the approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science the qualities necessary for a person seeking a qualification as a speech-language therapist. This may require an interview, submission of a supplementary information form and confidential letters of reference.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 An applicant who has previously been awarded a degree in speech language therapy or the equivalent will not be admitted.

Notes:

(i) Relevant majors or specialisations may include education, health sciences, linguistics, physiology or psychology.

(ii) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Science.

4 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

5 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 280 points.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice Schedule.

7 a A student may not enrol for Part II until Part I has been completed, unless special approval is given by the Associate Dean Academic or nominee.

b A student who has previously passed courses from another programme that are substantially similar to any one of the courses required under Regulation 6 above may, with the approval of the Associate Dean Academic or nominee, be required to take alternative 700 level courses from the subject Speech Science or other approved 700 level courses.

c Where a student is required to take additional courses as a condition of enrolment for Part I, under Regulation 7b above, those courses:

(i) are to be taken for Certificates of Proficiency

and

(ii) are to be passed within 12 months of initial enrolment for this degree.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 A student is required to pass each and every component of the clinical and practical requirements of the Speech Language Therapy Practice courses to the satisfaction of the Programme Director.

10 a If the behaviour of a student in a clinical environment is found, after due and fair inquiry, to be offensive, disruptive or likely to give rise to a risk of harm to the welfare of any person, the enrolment of the student in the programme may be terminated by Senate or its representative and any application to re-enrol may likewise be declined.

b A student who is subject to any such inquiry may be suspended by Senate or its representative from lectures, classes, clinics and any teaching placement pending the outcome of the inquiry.

c A student whose enrolment is terminated under Regulation 10a may appeal that decision to the Council or its duly appointed delegate.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.