Bachelor of Speech Pathology

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology prepares you for entry into professional speech pathology practice. Topics covered include phonetics and linguistics, audiology and neurology, working alongside and interacting with students from other health disciplines. As well as taking advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities, you will receive hands on experience via clinical placements in schools, hospitals, nursing homes and the Southern Cross University Health Clinics at our Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Coffs Harbour

Full-time - 4 years

N/A
70

Gold Coast

Full-time - 4 years

N/A
70

Coffs Harbour

Full-time - 4 years

Part-time - 8 years

N/A
70

Gold Coast

Full-time - 4 years

Part-time - 8 years

N/A
70

Structure

Credit points 384

Subjects

  • Phonetics and linguistics
  • Audiology and neurology for speech pathology
  • Professionalism
  • Person-centred care and holistic practice. Optional major: Indigenous health.

Entry requirements

  • English proficiency is a requirement for all students. Applicants who do not meet Rule 2 English Language Proficiency Requirements must demonstrate English language proficiency by: Achieving an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 8.0 overall and a minimum score of 8.0 in each of the four components
  • or Achieving an International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification.