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Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Bachelor

Most of us take communication for granted, but for people with a disorder, it's a daily challenge. Thankfully, a trained Speech Pathologist can make a huge difference to the quality of someone's life.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Course Code

Y02, 070836J

Domestic Fees

$11,750 per year / $47,000 total

International Fees

$41,800 per year / $167,200 total

About this course

Speech Pathologists provide diagnostic assessment and management of disorders of communication and swallowing for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. They work with a wide range of problems like stuttering, voice problems, language disorders and physical and intellectual disabilities.

If you are passionate about communicating, have an interest in helping people across the lifespan, this might be a career for you. Speech Pathology includes science, communication and being creative in planning therapy.

One of the best things about studying Speech Pathology at ECU is starting your practical experience in your first year. And with our smaller student cohort and greater personal attention you'll receive from our experienced lecturers, it's the best way to start your new career.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Diploma or equivalent;
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
International students and internationally schooled applicants (other than those students schooled in a recognised country) are required to provide an English language test approved by ECU with a score equivalent to the following minimum requirements:
- IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.5 (with no individual band score less than 7.0), or
- Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 72 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 102 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
  * 24 for listening
  * 24 for reading,
  * 27 for writing, and
  * 23 for speaking
Note:
English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date and additional requirements may apply in relation to acceptable number of test sittings.
Recognised countries for English language purposes are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the United States of America. The medium of instruction must be English.

Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

Apply broad discipline knowledge and theory to a range of speech pathology contexts.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex communication and swallowing conditions.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in complex speech pathology contexts.
Use digital technologies to access and evaluate information and to enhance speech pathology practice.
Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including developing capabilities in delivering culturally secure services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.
Work collaboratively to initiate social, sustainable and ethical practices to achieve positive client outcomes.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and self-awareness for own learning.

Apply broad discipline knowledge and theory to a range of speech pathology contexts.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex communication and swallowing conditions.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in complex speech pathology contexts.
Use digital technologies to access and evaluate information and to enhance speech pathology practice.
Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including developing capabilities in delivering culturally secure services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.
Work collaboratively to initiate social, sustainable and ethical practices to achieve positive client outcomes.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and self-awareness for own learning.

Career pathways

Speech pathologists are employed in child development centres, schools, hospitals, private practice, disability organisations, in the performing arts, or in universities.

Possible future job titles

Speech Pathologist

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Bachelor of Speech Pathology Honours
Students who have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher across the first three years of their Bachelor course may be invited to enrol in the Honours program. Students will need to transfer into the Honours course prior to commencing.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

77.8%

Employed full-time

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