Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Most of us take communication for granted, but for people with a disorder, it’s a daily challenge. Thankfully, a trained Speech Pathologist can make a huge difference to the quality of someone’s life. Speech Pathologists provide diagnostic assessment and management of disorders of communication and swallowing for people of all…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Most of us take communication for granted, but for people with a disorder, it’s a daily challenge. Thankfully, a trained Speech Pathologist can make a huge difference to the quality of someone’s life.
Speech Pathologists provide diagnostic assessment and management of disorders of communication and swallowing for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. They work with a wide range of problems like stuttering, voice problems, language disorders and physical and intellectual disabilities.
If you are passionate about communicating, have an interest in helping people across the lifespan, this might be a career for you. Speech Pathology includes science, communication and being creative in planning therapy.
One of the best things about studying Speech Pathology at ECU is starting your practical experience in your first year. And with our smaller student cohort and greater personal attention you’ll receive from our experienced lecturers, it’s the best way to start your new career.
Course learning outcomes
Apply broad discipline knowledge and theory to a range of speech pathology contexts.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex communication and swallowing conditions.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in complex speech pathology contexts.
Use digital technologies to access and evaluate information and to enhance speech pathology practice.
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.
Work collaboratively to initiate social, sustainable and ethical practices to achieve positive client outcomes.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and self-awareness for own learning.
Career Opportunities
Speech pathologists are employed in child development centres, schools, hospitals, private practice, disability organisations, in the performing arts, or in universities.
Possible future job titles
Speech Pathologist
REQUIREMENTS
There are various ways to meet our admission requirements, such as:
Secondary school results
Successful completion of one year of tertiary study from a recognised institution
Completed Diploma program from a recognised institution
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.5 (with no individual band score less than 7.0), or
Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 72 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
TOEFL iBT: 70 (no individual score less than 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
