Advance your clinical and research expertise Develop your research and clinical expertise and become a specialist in your field of speech and language therapy. What is it Like? Massey’s Master of Speech and Language Therapy provides qualified speech language therapists with opportunities for advanced clinical and theoretical study. You’ll develop research skills that will prepare you to use and add to the knowledge base in speech and language therapy. Relevant to your working life This programme will give you expertise in core areas such as evidence-based practice and research methods. You can also follow your interests in specialist areas that reflect your individual passions and/or client caseloads. Postgraduate studies at Massey will reflect your current or desired work context. Get support every step of the way We tailor assignments and thesis topics to your interests, and pair you with an academic mentor who has expertise in your subject area. Your mentor will support and guide you through coursework and thesis completion. Academic progression If you have a Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy (Honours) degree or equivalent, with at least a B grade average, you are eligible to advance directly into the thesis component of the degree (Part B). This programme provides a solid foundation for entry into a PhD in Speech and Language Therapy. Planning your programme You must have achieved a B grade average in the Part One courses in order to progress to Part Two in the Master of Speech and Language Therapy. Students, who do not meet this minimum grade average, may be exited with the Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and language Therapy. The Master of Speech and Language Therapy may be awarded with a class of Honours for those completing the full 240 credits, if completed within 2 years of full-time study. Students admitted directly to Part Two and completing 120 credits may be eligible for the award of Distinction or Merit if completed within 1 year of full-time study. Courses All courses are 30 credits each unless otherwise indicated. Part One (120 credits) 271.710 Evidence-Based Practice in Speech and Language Therapy; 271.711 Critical and Current Issues in Speech and Language Therapy; 271.712 Theoretical Issues in Speech and Language Therapy; 267.781 Research Methods in Professional Practice; Part Two (120 credits) 271.808 Thesis Part One (60 credits) and 271.809 Thesis Part Two (60 credits)