Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology students develop an understanding of both the theoretical and practical components of speech pathology, with an emphasis on both general and specialist knowledge and skills.

The first qualification in speech pathology to be offered outside a metropolitan area, CSU's Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology equips graduates with the skills to work in either rural or urban practice.

What will I learn?

This course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment / rehabilitation of human communication disorders, such as speech and hearing, voice, language, fluency and swallowing disorders. Linguistics, biomedical sciences and theoretical subjects provide a base on which to build the knowledge of normal and disordered communication and swallowing, and the skills for speech pathology practice. Basic and clinical sciences also provide an understanding of human communication. This knowledge is then applied to diagnostics, treatment planning and intervention in a variety of contexts for individuals of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders.

An Honours stream is available to students who satisfy minimum requirements at the end of second year.

Practical experience

Students are required to study theoretical subjects and participate in clinical training with clients. The opportunity to gain real life experience begins in the first year of the course through participation in a community engagement project, and clinical training continues through each year of the course. You will have the opportunity to work and study with other allied health students such as those in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and nursing.

Your course is recognised by industry

The Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology is fully accredited with Speech Pathology Australia.

Additional admission requirements

Refer to the workplace learning section for information on:

• Immunisation
• National Criminal Record Clearance
• Senior First Aid Certificate

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

CRICOS code

039052M 

Graduation requirements

To graduate with the Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points (29 subjects). Students may be eligible to enter the Honours stream if they meet the specified academic requirements at the end of second year, and will graduate with the Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology (Honours).