Department of Linguistics
Graduate Diploma in Speech and Communication
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPEECH & COMMUNICATION
Students applying for the MSLP program who do not meet the prerequisites are required to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Speech & Communication. This consists of 8 undergraduate units of study which can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis.
While undergraduate degrees in Psychology or Linguistics are preferred, students from a wide variety of backgrounds have already successfully completed the MSLP program and each applicant will be considered on an individual basis.
While a student may be recommended for the Graduate Diploma, it must be stressed that there is no guarantee of automatic acceptance into the MSLP program. It simply means that once having completed this program, the student is eligible to apply for the MSLP program in the following year and will be considered on a competitive basis with all other applications for that year.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For the Grad Dip: |
Applicants with a non-speech and hearing science related Bachelor degree with Credit grade average from a recognised university will be considered on an individual basis. Successful completion with a Credit average of the Graduate Diploma in Speech & Communication will be required for these applicants. |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | 2012 Availability | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY104 | Introduction to Psychology I | D1 | 3 | |
| PSY122 | Design & Statistics I | D1 | D2 | 3 |
| PSY235 | Developmental Psychology | D2 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Lingusitics | D1 | 3 | ||
| LING334 | Child Language Acquisition | D1 | 3 | |
| SPH308 | Speech Physiology | D2 X2 |
3 | |
| LING398 | Phonetics: Transcription and Theory | X1 | 3 | |
| SPH311 | Acquired Speech and Language Disorders | D2 | 3 | |
RECOMMENDED 1-year full-time study pattern
Semester 1 |
PSY104 |
Semester 2 |
PSY122 |
|
LING199 |
|
PSY235 |
|
LING398 |
|
SPH308 |
|
LING334 |
|
SPH311 |
SUGGESTED 2-year part-time study pattern
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
PSY104 |
Semester 2 |
PSY122 |
|
LING199 |
|
SPH308 |
Year 2 |
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|
|
Semester 1 |
LING398 |
Semester 2 |
PSY235 |
|
LING334 |
|
SPH311 |
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPEECH & COMMUNICATION
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen:
Please visit http://studentadmin.mq.edu.au/gradcertdip/GDipSpCom.html for application information and the link to the online application form.
Applicants are also required to submit a personal statement which should indicate:
- your understanding of Speech Pathology as practised in Australia
- relevant personal experience of speech pathology or related fields
- explanation of any factors that are relevant to the application
Your application will be assessed by Academic staff in the Department of Linguistics and you will be advised of the outcome of your application by Coursework Studies Section.
If you are an Australian citizen, you may be eligible for financial support through the federal government FEE-HELP scheme - see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ .
APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
Closing Date: Applications for Sem 1 2012 closed.
Late applications will be accepted with the following late fees:
1 November- 30 November: $133
1 December- 9 January: $143
Please note that applications for the Master of Speech & Language Pathology program close on 31 October 2011. Only direct applications for the Graduate Diploma in Speech & Communication will be considered after this date.