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Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Degree Level Undergraduate

International students

Start date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IHSP

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 44,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [8.0]
  • IELTS reading [8.0]
  • IELTS writing [8.0]
  • IELTS speaking [8.0]
  • IELTS listening [8.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements

CRICOS Code
0101865

  • Entry requirements

    Admission criteria

    The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

    Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

    Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they
    fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

    Recent secondary education
    Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
    AND

    • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
    • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
    • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

    Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any
    remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects

    OR
    Higher education study

    • Complete or partially complete a recognised higher education program at Bachelor or higher level at a recognised higher education institution, or
    • Complete a Diploma level program at a recognised higher education institution

    OR
    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Advanced Diploma level or above

    OR
    Work and life experience

    • Qualify for Special Entry, or
    • Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
    • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

    Essential requirements for admission

    Prerequisites

    None

    Assumed Knowledge

    None

    English language entry requirements

    In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
    English language test
    • IELTS total [8.0]
    • IELTS reading [8.0]
    • IELTS writing [8.0]
    • IELTS speaking [8.0]
    • IELTS listening [8.0]
    Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

    Admission Requirements by Country

    Bangladesh HSC5
    Canada High School (OSSD)85
    Eynesbury FSP410
    German Abitur2.5
    Kenya KCSE (average)A
    Malaysia STPM (best 3)12
    Malaysia UEC22
    Norway GPA5
    Pakistan HSSC90
    Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)12
    Sweden GPA17.5
    UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board12
    Vietnam9.5
    Australia90
    IB (best 6)33
    USA SAT (1600)1420
    India (best 4) State Board90
    India (best 4) Central Board80
    HKDSE19
    Nepal NEB3.21
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Aim

The program is designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge and skills for professional practice in speech pathology and provides research training for students wanting to proceed to further study or a research career.

Content & Structure

This program will develop an understanding of typical and acquired communication development, swallowing
disorders and clinical practice in speech pathology.

A major section of the early years of the program focuses on the study of anatomy, physiology, biopsychosocial
issues and is undertaken with other health sciences students. The second year of study focuses on three
streams: human communication science, clinical disorders in speech pathology practice, and assessment methods. The third year has a focus on specialist topics in speech pathology practice and speech pathology fieldwork. The fourth year involves thesis or project work, and advanced speech pathology fieldwork.
Students will be required to apply their learning during supervised clinical practice throughout the third and fourth
years of the program in the UniSA Allied Health Clinic and in professional practice settings.

The program requires completion of 144 units of study.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
Study Period 1, 2 or 3
Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country HLTH 1063 4.5
Physiology Essentials 100 BIOL 1051 4.5
Applied Psychology BEHL 1005 4.5
Introduction to Human Communication Science HLTH 1061 4.5
Study Period 4, 5 or 6
Head, Neck and Brain HLTH 1060 4.5
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences HLTH 1049 4.5
Speech and Voice Science HLTH 1064 4.5
Studies in Language Development HLTH 1062 4.5
SECOND YEAR
Study Period 1, 2 or 3
Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice HLTH 2049 4.5
Speech Pathology Assessment Practices HLTH 2050 4.5
Speech Sound Disorders HLTH 2051 4.5
Child Language and Literacy Disorders HLTH 2047 4.5
Study Period 4, 5 or 6
Acquired Language Disorders HLTH 2058 4.5
Stuttering and Cluttering HLTH 2059 4.5
Motor Speech Disorders HLTH 2052 4.5
Hearing Disorders HLTH 2060 4.5
THIRD YEAR - PROFESSIONAL STREAM
Study Period 1, 2 or 3
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Social Communication and Behaviour HLTH 3091 4.5
Disorders of Communication and Cognition HLTH 3092 4.5
Voice: Assessment and Management HLTH 3093 4.5
Speech Pathology Fieldwork 1 HLTH 3082 4.5
Study Period 4, 5 or 6
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders HLTH 3080 4.5
Technology and Multi Modal Communication HLTH 3079 4.5
Speech Pathology Fieldwork 2 HLTH 3083 4.5
Advanced Evidence Based Practice HLTH 3057 4.5
FOURTH YEAR - PROFESSIONAL STREAM
Study Period 1, 2 or 3
Integrated Speech Pathology Professional Practice A HLTH 4022 4.5
Planning, Innovation and Evaluation in Health A REHB 4054 4.5
Speech Pathology Fieldwork 3 HLTH 4020 9
Study Period 4, 5 or 6
Speech Pathology Fieldwork 4 HLTH 4021 9
Integrated Speech Pathology Professional Practice B HLTH 4023 4.5
Planning, Innovation and Evaluation in Health B REHB 4055 4.5
THIRD YEAR - RESEARCH STREAM
 Note(s): 4
Study Period 1, 2 or 3
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Social Communication and Behaviour HLTH 3091 4.5
Disorders of Communication and Cognition HLTH 3092 4.5
Voice: Assessment and Management HLTH 3093 4.5
Speech Pathology Fieldwork 1 HLTH 3082 4.5
Study Period 4, 5 or 6
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders HLTH 3080 4.5
Technology and Multi Modal Communication HLTH 3079 4.5
Speech Pathology Fieldwork 2 HLTH 3083 4.5
Health Science Honours Preparation REHB 3010 4.5
FOURTH YEAR - RESEARCH STREAM
Study Period 1, 2 or 3
Health Science Honours Thesis REHB 4012 9
Integrated Speech Pathology Professional Practice A HLTH 4022 4.5
Speech Pathology Fieldwork 3 HLTH 4020 9
Study Period 4, 5 or 6
Speech Pathology Fieldwork 4 HLTH 4021 9
Integrated Speech Pathology Professional Practice B HLTH 4023 4.5
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    Rules

    1. To undertake field/clinical placements students are required to have current criminal history and screening checks as published by the Clinical Placement Unit (unisa.edu.au/CPU). These checks will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent field / clinical placement involvement and subsequently may prevent completion of the program.

    2. Students will be required to satisfy the standard of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which the clinical placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent them satisfying the requirements for the completion of the program.

    3. Attendance requirements apply to the clinical components of the program. Students enrolled in courses with a clinical component will need to attend on a full-time basis for the duration of the clinics.

    4. Students who do not maintain continuous enrolment in this program after commencing work integrated learning placements, or are returning from a period of absence of more than 12 months after the 2nd year in the program will be required to undertake a competency assessment and/or recency training at an upfront cost, in addition to the program tuition fees. This is to ensure students have maintained competency in the required skills to protect the safety of the public during work integrated learning arrangements.

    Notes

    1. Students may be required to spend time in a placement outside Adelaide in a country or interstate location.

    2. Students may be required to undertake fieldwork placement outside normal university teaching weeks.

    3. Students are strongly encouraged to study on a full-time basis. Students seeking part-time study must discuss this with the Program Director prior to enrolment. Part-time students are normally expected to complete the program in eight years.

    4. Normally students who achieve a credit level average in the courses which make up the first and second years of the program may be considered for the research stream. Normally a quota for places will apply. The invitation to students will be made at the commencement of the third year of the program.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program has received provisional accreditation with Speech Pathology Australia. The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) is undertaking accreditation processes in accordance with the accreditation procedures of Speech Pathology Australia.

Program Director

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Primary director

Contact us

Australian students

Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

International students

Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

For further information please visit unisa.edu.au/study
Information correct at the time of publication. CRICOS provider number 00121B.
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