Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) prepares you for professional practice as a speech pathologist. You will study a wide range of areas in speech therapy, including speech science, linguistics and phonetics, and counselling and behaviour management for communication disorders.The course is designed for those looking for hands-on learning and clinical experience in areas of communication sciences and disorders. You will be involved in the study and treatment of communication and speech disorders in children and adults.The Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) is an undergraduate coursework degree that prepares you for professional practice as a speech pathologist. Over four years you will learn how to assess and manage the communication and swallowing needs of children and adults. Areas of study include speech, language, reading, writing, dysphagia, voice, hearing loss, alternative communication devices, and stuttering. This course is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and graduates are qualified to work as speech pathologists in Australia.You will complete core units in speech science, neuroscience, and behavioural science in addition to an elective and specific speech pathology units. You will also complete clinical training from your second year. Clinical placements are on campus and off-site at hospitals, community health centres, disability services, schools, private practice and not-for-profit organisations. An honours pathway for invited students is integrated into the final three semesters of the program.