Overview

Topics covered in this Bachelor of Speech Pathology 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, Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses.

Career opportunities for speech pathologists continue to grow nationally and internationally, often working with various specialists in diverse settings such as; private practice, not for profit organisations as well as government health and education services.

Potential occupations

Speech pathologists work in diverse settings including private practice, school programmes, in government agencies or in the health and wellbeing industry. They work independently and also with other health and education specialists in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Speech Pathology Profession

Interprofessional Health Practice
Communication Development Across the Lifespan
Anatomy and Psychology
Asessment of Child Speech and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00 , National

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October start only for National students

Language

English

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Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bilinga, Australia
Coffs Harbour, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 085520F

English proficiency is a requirement for all students.

An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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26000 AUD / year

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9536 AUD / year

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Potential occupations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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