Bachelor of Speech Pathology

The course prepares students for entry into professional speech pathology practice. Speech pathologists assess and treat adults and children exhibiting acquired or congenital disorders of speech, fluency, voice, language and swallowing.

Arts and science-based units are included in the course; for example, phonetics and linguistics, audiology and neurology for speech pathology. The course is based on principles of evidence-based practice, cultural competency and multi-modal communication.

Areas of study

Optional major: Indigenous Health. General and specialist knowledge and skills, theoretical and practical components of speech pathology.

Career opportunities

Speech pathologist in private practice, the corporate sector, schools, community health centres, nursing homes, mental health services, acute and rehabilitation hospitals, and in research centres; in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams.

Professional recognition

Accredited by Speech Pathology Australia.

Practical experience

Approximately 1,000 hours of professional placement in various settings.

Fees and charges

Refer to Southern Cross University current fee information.

Pattern of attendance: Duration for students commencing in June is 4.5 years full-time or 9 years part-time.