Course

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Federation University, Melbourne · Victoria · Science, Medicine & Health

Bachelor (Honours) On Campus

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Key facts

University: Federation University, Melbourne
Location: Victoria, Australia
Qualification: Bachelor (Honours)
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Next start: 1 Mar 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Study area: Science, Medicine & Health

Start dates

Semester 1, 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 8 overall (no band below 8)
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 8, with no band less than 8, or equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

Successful completion of Year 12 with academic subjects, with at least one of the following: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Mathematics.

About this course

Speech pathologists' study, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, fluency, and voice. You will work with people who have difficulty communicating because of developmental delays, stroke, brain injuries, learning disability, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, dementia, and hearing loss, as well as other difficulties that can affect speech and language. People who experience difficulties swallowing food and drink safely can also be helped by a speech pathologist. Throughout the degree, you will develop knowledge and core practical skills in anatomy and neurophysiology behind communication and swallowing impairments, science of speech and hearing, linguistics, language, and healthcare. You will also learn how to identify and implement appropriate therapeutic treatments and management options. You will study foundation subjects in year 1 and 2, and specialise in one of two streams in year 3 and 4: Professional and Research. Both streams enable you to work as a Speech Pathologist in Australia. The Professional stream offers an honours project, allowing you to pursue speech pathology interests in health or education disciplines. The Research stream also offers a research project in health or education disciplines; however, eligibility for entry requires a high grade pass average (GPA). The clinical practice placement throughout the course will provide valuable and relevant workplace experience. Our on campus and blended learning approach, through face-to-face delivery and flexible delivery in Ballarat and Gippsland, offer tutorials, online engagement activities, and practical learning supported by our facilities in Gippsland and our new Health and Sports Precinct in Ballarat. As a Speech Pathologist, you may work as a clinician educator, researcher, policy advisor, manager, advocate, or consultant in a variety of industries, including government and non-government organisations, education, health, welfare, policy development, community-based organisations, and private practice. Please note, our speech pathology courses have been designed to meet the accreditation standards of Speech Pathology Australia, and is currently in the qualifying phase of accreditation. Federation University will seek accreditation of the award courses prior to the first cohort of students graduating. To view accreditation progress please visit the Speech Pathology Australia website. Current Year 12 students whose primary residence is in a regional or remote area may be eligible to apply for this course through the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme. Eligible students can apply using the reduced Guaranteed ATAR and specific VTAC codes.

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) is a bachelor (honours) course at Federation University, Melbourne in Victoria. It is listed as 4 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2027, 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 8 (no band below 8).

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