ObjectivesEnables graduates to become speech pathologists. This course covers the full range of skills necessary to assess, plan, and treat people with communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing or fluency difficulties in a range of different contexts. The course is closely aligned with areas such as speech science, psychology, audiology, and allied healthcare. It also includes a substantial clinical practicum designed to provide the full range of clinical experience required for accreditation by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Entry requirementsMinimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
Academic titleBachelor of Speech Pathology
Course descriptionRelated careers
Speech Pathologist in public and private sectors
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The course is a 480 credit point (30 unit) course and is a 4 year (or part-time equivalent) course.
The program will involve four specialisations. The specialisations are summarized below:
1. Evidence, Analysis and Interpretation
2. Speech Pathology Practice
3. Professional Issues, Education and Development
4. Cognitive Neuroscience of communication, Voice and Swallowing
Year One - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
SPE1100 Evidence-Based Practice in Speech Pathology 15
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
SPE1101 Professional Standards and Competencies 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
Year One - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
SCP1132 Introduction to Physics 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
Year Two - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
SPE2100 Computerised Analysis:Sensori-Motor Systems 15
SPE2102 Clinical Decision Support Systems: Handicap, Participation and Environment 15
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
Year Two - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
SPE2101 Computerized Analysis: Speech and Language 15
OCT4102 Creativity and Health 15
EDF3101 Working with Indigenous Australian Children, Youth and their Families 15
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15
Year Three - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
SPE3100 Clinical Decision Support Systems - Standard Tests 15
SPE3103 Professional Issues in Speech Pathology 15
SPE3104 Neurogenic Communication Disorders 15
Year Three - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
SPE3101 Voice, Swallowing and Fluency 15
SPE3102 Speech, Language and Hearing 15
EDU2230 Classroom Management and Instruction 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
Year Four - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
SPE4100 Clinical Speech Pathology Practicum: Assessment of a Single Case 15
SPE4102 Speech Pathology Practice: Hospital Settings * 30
SPE4104 Professional Skills in Speech Pathology: Membership and Professional Development 15
*SPE4102 Half the students will complete this unit in Semester 1, the other half in Semester 2.
Year Four - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
SPE4101 Clinical Speech Pathology Practicum: Treatment of a Single Case 15
SPE4103 Speech Pathology Practice: Community Settings * 30
SPE4105 Professional Skills in Speech Pathology: Clinical Education and Reflective Practice 15
*SPE4103 Half the students will complete this unit in Semester 2, the other half in Semester 1.