Master of Speech Language Pathology
Graduate Diploma in Communication Disorders
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the School, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| MASPLAPA-01 | Master of Speech Language Pathology |
| GNCOMMDI-01 | Graduate Diploma in Communication Disorders |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy 2014.
4 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places in the Master of Speech Language Pathology will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit. Admission to for the Graduate Diploma in Communications Disordersis onlyby transfer from the Master of Speech Language Pathology.
5 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this course are set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Table of units of study for the Master of Speech Language Pathology.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Speech Language Pathology a candidate must complete 96 credit points of core units of study.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Communication Disorders a candidate must complete 48 credit points of core units of study prescribed for the Master of Speech Language Pathology.
6 Course transfer
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A candidate for the master's degree may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the graduate diploma, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the graduate diploma have been met.
7 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2019 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2019 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2019 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2026. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.