Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- Perth, Australia
- Online Australia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
8 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* direct applications
Key Summary
Provides students with the skills necessary to assess, plan and treat people with communication and swallowing disorders in a range of different contexts.
The course is closely aligned with areas such as speech science, psychology, audiology, education, linguistics and allied healthcare.
Students with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher after the third year of study may be invited to complete an Honours programme within the fourth year. Those students will transfer to the Bachelor of Speech Pathology Honours for the fourth and final year.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge and theory to a range of speech pathology contexts.
- 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.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and self-awareness for own learning.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in complex speech pathology contexts.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex communication and swallowing conditions.
- Use digital technologies to access and evaluate information and to enhance speech pathology practice.
- Work collaboratively to initiate social, sustainable and ethical practices to achieve positive client outcomes.
Career Opportunities
Possible future job titles
Speech Pathologist.