r/usyd • u/Sarah_TheKawaiiBunny • 1h ago
Speech Pathology at USYD vs MQ
Hi everyone, I am a first-year student at Macquarie Uni in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and I'm considering switching to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), but since I have almost completed Year 1, I'm unsure whether it is worth it to restart from Year 1 at USYD or continue at MQ and apply for the masters. I am not in love with MQ's linguistics focus or uni culture, but I am also unsure whether USYD would be much better. For reference, based on semester 1, I have a current WAM of 81, and would end up finishing with a master's, whereas at USYD I would finish with an accredited bachelor's, which may also be cheaper. Both would take me the same amount of time, 5 years, as I likely have to start in Year 1 at USYD. As im in the year 2026 syllabus, I also don't have any flexibility with units, every unit is a required one.
What do you guys think I should do?
Thanks :)