Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Speech pathologists are allied health professionals with a comprehensive knowledge of communication and swallowing. Speech pathologists work with individuals, families and communities to support and advocate for individuals with communication and swallowing needs and the people who care for them, as well as implementing prevention and promotion strategies to reduce the impacts of communication and swallowing needs. When you undertake a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle, you will have the opportunity to study with award-winning researchers and gain an understanding of the profession through substantial clinical experience.
Entry to this program is competitive, with a limited number of available places. Typically, offers for this program are made at the end of the year, coinciding with the release of ATARs.
Areas of study
Biomedical science, head and neck anatomy and psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, speech pathology.
Career opportunities
The strong practical focus of this degree, and professional accreditation, prepares graduates for immediate professional employment. Diverse work opportunities exist in hospitals, community health centres, schools, private practice and aged care facilities. As well as working as a speech pathologist, there are opportunities for graduates to work in other related roles in health promotion, research and health services. Fluency in other languages enriches the skills and services provided by professional speech pathologists. Concurrent enrolment in the Diploma in Languages unlocks unique opportunities and career pathways in Australia and around the world.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia. Mutual recognition of credentials is available in Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland and the United States of America. For more information about mutual recognition and what this means, visit: the Speech Pathology Australia website for details.
Practical experience
Develop impressive real-world skills with more than 20 weeks or 80 hours of clinical placement and a comprehensive range of practical experiences. Opportunities exist for placements in local, metropolitan, regional and rural clinics within Australia and internationally. Additionally, some clinical placements are completed within the University of Newcastle’s on-campus speech pathology clinic. In order for you to attend clinical placement while at the University of Newcastle you must meet the speech pathology placement requirements including the NSW Health verification standards.
Honours
All students who complete the requirements of the program will graduate with an honours degree. Admission into a graded honours stream may be offered to students based on merit. Graded honours is awarded to eligible students based on performance in the graded honours stream, which requires completion of research and thesis components.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced, English Advanced.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.
Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.