Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy - level 8
Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy will help you develop the skills needed to independently analyse, appraise and synthesise research.
You’ll learn to consider the relevance and application of research to the socio-cultural context of the individuals you support. You’ll reflect on your own practice and apply your new knowledge. You’ll also explore theoretical models and develop your knowledge of research methodologies, as well as human ethics principles and procedures. This will enable you to provide quality clinical services to individuals in the community. You’ll remain competitive as future professional advances occur in the field.
This qualification 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.
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.
If you’re interested in continuing on to the Master of Speech and Language Therapy and completing a thesis, your mentor will support you to prepare for this.
If you’re interested in continuing on to a master’s qualification and completing a thesis, your mentor will support you to prepare for this. You’ll develop a research proposal which provides a strong platform for advancing to the Master in Speech and Language Therapy degree.
Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy will help you develop the skills needed to independently analyse, appraise and synthesise research.
You’ll learn to consider the relevance and application of research to the socio-cultural context of the individuals you support. You’ll reflect on your own practice and apply your new knowledge. You’ll also explore theoretical models and develop your knowledge of research methodologies, as well as human ethics principles and procedures. This will enable you to provide quality clinical services to individuals in the community. You’ll remain competitive as future professional advances occur in the field.
This qualification 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.
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.
If you’re interested in continuing on to the Master of Speech and Language Therapy and completing a thesis, your mentor will support you to prepare for this.
If you’re interested in continuing on to a master’s qualification and completing a thesis, your mentor will support you to prepare for this. You’ll develop a research proposal which provides a strong platform for advancing to the Master in Speech and Language Therapy degree.
