Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours

Over the four years of the Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours (BSLP(Hons)) degree, you will gain the knowledge and skills to assist a wide variety of people with communication and swallowing disorders. UC students are able to utilise excellent on-site resources including clinics and research facilities.
The BSLP(Hons) is a highly regarded, professional degree accredited by Te Kāhui Kaiwhakatikatika Reo Kōrero o Aotearoa New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA).
You have the opportunity to work with people of all ages at clinics on campus, nationally, and overseas.
Fieldwork accounts up to 50% of your coursework depending on year of study.
We have a speech and language pathology clinic on campus and the opportunity to go on placement to speech-language therapy clinics at hospitals, schools, and other facilities nationwide and overseas.
You will learn skills to help with client assessment, and the planning, management, and evaluation of therapy programmes.
Graduates work with children with autism or language delays, helping stroke patients relearn speech and swallowing, developing new communication devices and tests, building their own private practices, and more.

Applicants must have completed New Zealand University Entrance through NCEA; or Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) or any other equivalent overseas qualification.

International students with English as a second language must provide evidence of IELTS (Academic) 7.0, with no score lower than 6.5, before admission to the First Professional Year (second year of study).

TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42.
CAE or CPE: Minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade.
Language Cert: B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass.

Applications after this date will be considered if places are available.

Recommended background

The Intermediate Year (first year) is open to anyone, however a background in science from secondary school is recommended.

Entry into the Professional Years

The first year is followed by the Professional Years. Entry into the Professional Years is limited and is based on completion of the Intermediate Year, academic merit, an application form, a statement of interest, two letters of recommendation, and performance in an interview with a programme representative or representatives. Relevant work or volunteer experience may also be considered.

Applications for entry for the First Professional Year close on 1 October of the preceding year, although late enrolments will be considered if places are still available.