Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Speech Pathologists assess and provide diagnoses for people of all ages who are living with swallowing and feeding difficulties as well as communication disorders including hearing, understanding and producing language, speaking, reading and writing. You will work to support and empower people with conditions such as developmental delay and disorder,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Speech Pathologists assess and provide diagnoses for people of all ages who are living with swallowing and feeding difficulties as well as communication disorders including hearing, understanding and producing language, speaking, reading and writing. You will work to support and empower people with conditions such as developmental delay and disorder, autism spectrum disorder and neurological conditions like stroke, brain injury, dementia, stuttering and hearing impairments.
You will be required to apply your theoretical learning during approximately 650 hours of clinical placement under the supervision of experienced industry experts across a variety of settings.
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities,1 we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
UniSA’s Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) has Qualifying status with Speech Pathology Australia. UniSA is currently working with Speech Pathology Australia to seek full accreditation of the program.
What you’ll learn
Knowledge and skills in problem solving, communication, lifelong learning, ethical standards and valuing difference are emphasised and developed throughout the degree. You will acquire the theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and provide intervention for children and adults affected by communication and swallowing difficulties. For example, brain injuries can result in difficulties understanding or producing language, slurred and imprecise speech, and changes to cognition such as attention, memory and personality.
As part of your studies, you will learn with technology used by Speech Pathologists. For example, technology for hearing screening assessments and understanding acoustic signals of speech and voice production.
During the first year of the degree you will develop foundation knowledge in the areas of anatomy, physiology and biopsychosocial issues that can affect people’s health, swallowing, speech and language ability.
The second year of study focuses on human communication science, clinical science in speech pathology, and research methods. You will also have opportunities to learn with your allied health peers from areas like physiotherapy and podiatry in the UniSA Community Clinics. Enjoy activities focused on a simulated telepractice environment where you will learn together about each discipline to deliver collaborative, quality care through clinical case scenarios.
Practice-based learning is a strong focus, particularly during the third and fourth years of the program where you will be able to complete clinical placements in the UniSA Community Clinics and in professional practice settings including community, hospital, aged care and early years settings and schools.
REQUIREMENTS
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
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
or
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution
or
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above
or
Work and life experience
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
From SP22022 the minimum IELTS requirement for entry to this program will be 7.0.
English language requirements:
IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
