Master of Speech and Language Sciences (Research)

Program Overview

The Master of Speech and Language Sciences (Research) program equips speech pathologists and professionals with advanced research skills. Students engage in original research projects, collaborate with renowned researchers, and gain expertise in their chosen field. The program prepares graduates for doctoral research, careers in research, or career advancement in speech and language sciences.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Master of Speech and Language Sciences (Research) program is designed for speech pathologists and other professionals possessing a relevant undergraduate degree seeking to advance their careers in research or gain a competitive edge in their field. Students partake in research activities and acquire expertise in their chosen field of interest, demonstrating exceptional academic abilities and commitment to their discipline. The program fosters collaboration with prominent national and international researchers, offering opportunities to conceptualize and execute original research projects that contribute to the field's knowledge base. Students benefit from comprehensive research training, gain extensive expertise in their specialization, and immerse themselves in a vibrant research environment within the School and University. Access to other researchers, workshops, the University library, and research facilities further enhances their research endeavors.

Outline:

The program comprises a single thesis subject undertaken throughout the degree's duration. Students undergo a candidature assessment at the end of the first two sessions for full-time students and the first three sessions for part-time students.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for doctoral research, careers in research, or career advancement in their field. Potential career options encompass academic appointments, expanded practice roles, advisory positions, and industry roles.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic Students (FT)

• The majority of domestic students who are offered entry to a graduate research degree will have the cost of their tuition fees covered by the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship.
• If you are granted an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship you are not required to pay tuition fees for up to the maximum period of time allowable to complete your study.
• Recipients of an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship should however still expect to pay the ongoing costs of being part of an academic environment and conducting research.
• In addition to ongoing costs, you may also be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
• Scholarships
• In addition, research scholarships up to the value of $40,000 are available to support living expenses for domestic students to study master's by research and doctoral programs at UTS.
• Tuition fee calculations
• Tuition fees and RTP Fee Offset Scholarship amounts are incurred pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.
• UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

International Students (FT)

• Tuition fees for international students vary between courses and range from A$19,840 to A$34,080 per year.
• Tuition fees for postgraduate research degrees are charged pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.
• Tuition fees for international postgraduate research students can be found using fees search.
• Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase.
• Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only.
• UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
• For this course, the cost per session for 2024 is $19330.
• The expected number of sessions are 4.
• All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
• Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
• Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for
• In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
• Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
• UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
• For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' tuition fees information page.