Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours – BSpchLngThHons
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
Make a difference to people’s lives
As a speech-language therapist you’ll facilitate independence in individuals. You’ll assess children, young people and adults with a variety of communication and swallowing disorders and work with them to improve their ability to participate in school, work and other daily activities. You may work with children who have speech and/or language disorders, or adults living with a traumatic brain injury or stroke.
You’ll have an impact on people’s quality of life.
Gain practical experience
Massey’s Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours combines academic coursework with supervised clinical experience. You’ll work alongside practising speech-language therapists to gain clinical hours in a wide range of settings. These could include:
- schools
- hospitals
- rehabilitation centres
- child development services, and
- community settings across New Zealand.
Be up for the challenge
The Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours at Massey requires a commitment to academic and practical excellence. That will make you the best speech-language therapist you can be when you join the workforce.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
This is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
To enter the Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy with Honours you will be selected into the qualification based on a selection process that will include:
- a written application
- criminal record check
- interview
- referee checks.
You will need to provide the following documents:
- personal supporting statement
- CV
- confidential school (if still at school) or other tertiary institution report
- verified copies of academic records for study other than at Massey.
See below for details of the selection requirements.
Application closing date
Applications close on 15 January.
English language requirements
To enter the Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy you will have achieved an IELTS of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 within the preceding 2 years if English is not your first language. You must attach a verified copy of your results to your application.
About the selection process
- Applications received after the final application date will be considered but may have to begin study with a subsequent intake.
- The first part of the selection process involves assessment of your written application by Massey academic staff. If the selection committee feel you potentially meet the selection criteria, you will be invited to an interview.
- The interview is the second part of the selection process.
- If after this interview the panel is satisfied that you are a suitable candidate you may be offered a place, depending on available places.
About the documents you need to provide
Personal supporting statement
In standard written English, explain why you chose this qualification. List any personal characteristics you have that might strengthen your application.
Referee reports
We require 2 people who can act as referees for you and who are able to provide informed responses on your personal suitability. A referee should be someone who has known you for 1 year or more in the capacity of employer, educator, work colleague or person of community standing, ie kaumātua, minister or similar. Your referee should not be a friend, flatmate, relative or someone who has not known you for at least a year. The information your referee supplies is confidential to those involved in the selection process.
A curriculum vitae
Please provide a full employment history, as appropriate for your life situation, please include brief details on recent formal and/or informal experiences and/or involvement in the following areas:
- experience with children/young adults
- community activities
- school activities
- other activities (such as music, drama, art)
- exposure to or experience with children or adults with communication and/or swallowing needs.
- exposure to or experience with individuals who have health or learning difficulties.
- any interactions with or observations of speech-language therapists
- other cultures
- teaching/tutoring/coaching/mentoring
- outdoor education.
Police consent form and report
- a completed NZ Police Request and Consent form, along with 2 pieces of verified identification (1 of which must be photographic) from the list of acceptable forms of identification
- a copy of a police report from every overseas country you have lived in for more 12 months in the last 10 years.
Once you have accepted the offer of a place in the selected entry qualification, you will be enrolled for the first year of study as outlined in the Letter of Offer. Once you have been granted entrance and admission to the University your enrolment will be confirmed.
Safety checks and disclosure of criminal convictions
- All applicants are required to undergo a number of safety checks. This includes police vetting (including confirmation of identity) and further checks required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, Vulnerable Children Regulations 2015 and the Children’s Action Plan. You will be required to permit the University to ask the New Zealand Police to disclose any information held on the Police record system.
Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit
If you complete this qualification within the stated time limit, you will normally be able to graduate with a class of Honours.
Look for further information under ‘Student Progression’ in the regulations for this qualification.
More information
- Read the regulations for this qualification thoroughly
- Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Maximum time limits for completion
There are maximum time limits to complete some undergraduate and all postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.