Prospective Students

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Communication Disorders. Some introductory information about our various Degree Programmes is available below. If you would like to know more information, please contact us and we'll be happy to help you.

What are Communication Disorders?

Disorders of communication are related to difficulties producing speech and language, difficulties in hearing and understanding speech and language, as well as problems in the ability to swallow. Professionals who work with individuals who have a communication disorder are Audiologists and Speech-Language Therapists.

Audiologists are professionals dedicated to the assessment, identification, and treatment of disorders of hearing and balance. Audiologists work in speciality hearing clinics with other audiologists, in hospitals, and private practices, and in schools. The Master of Audiology Degree is the required qualification to become an Audiologist.

Speech-Language Therapists work with people who are unable to communicate effectively because of serious speech or language problems. Their work can be with young children who have failed to develop any language, adolescents whose lack of fluency (stuttering) makes speaking difficult or impossible, or older adults who have lost the power of speech through illness or accident. The Bachelor of Speech Language Pathology (Hons) is the required qualification to become a Speech-Language Therapist.

Contacts

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Course Advice and Pathways

View all of the current courses and information on the various Degree Programmes.

People

The staff who work in the Communication Disorders department have a wealth of knowledge in teaching, research and clinical aspects of Communication Disorders. Please feel free to visit our people web pages to find out more about the qualifications of the staff.

Scholarships

Up to 11 scholarships are available annually to students enrolling full time in the Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology (Hons). A number of those awards will be allocated to Maori.