Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
When you study a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), you are accessing the most comprehensive degree of its kind in Australia. Open up experiences and job opportunities like no other when you study this program. Speech pathologists assess and treat children and adults with communication and swallowing needs. This includes developmental and acquired speech and language disorders, cognitive communication disorders, voice disorders and stuttering.
Structure
Students complete 320 units of courses (typically 80 units per year for four years). The program includes a substantial clinical practicum commencing in the 1st year of study, which provides students with the full range of clinical experience required by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia. Clinical placements are arranged in the Hunter area, Central Coast, Sydney and rural areas. Interstate and International clinical placements may also be available.
Subjects
- Linguistics
- Psychology
- Bioscience
- Anatomy
- Health sciences
- Statistics.
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12
- Selection based on ATAR or equivalent
- A background in Maths will be helpful for the Psychology component of the course
- Students with knowledge in Biology and Chemistry will find these areas helpful for the study of Human Biosciences and Neuroscience.
Recognition
This program is accredited by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia, the professional Association of speech pathologists, and is recognised in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Study pathways
Completed Associate Diploma or AQF Diploma - credit of 20 units.
