Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Bachelor's degree

In Southport (Australia)

£ 12,398.87 + VAT

*Indicative price

Original amount in AUD:

$ 24,080

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southport (Australia)

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology prepares students for entry into professional speech pathology practice. Speech pathologists assess and treat adults and children exhibiting acquired or congenital disorders of speech, fluency, voice, language and swallowing.
This distinctive course aims to educate students to become knowledgeable, skilled, empathetic, ethical and innovative professionals who are able to provide effective assessment and intervention for people of different ages.
Career opportunities
As a speech pathologist, in diverse settings including private practice, the corporate sector, schools, community health centres, nursing homes, mental health services, acute and rehabilitation hospitals, and research centres. Speech pathologists work independently and have opportunities to work with other health and education specialists in interdisciplinary teams. They assess and treat adults and children exhibiting acquired and congenital disorders of speech, fluency, voice, language and swallowing.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology is accredited by the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), the national professional and accrediting body. Students and graduates of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology will be eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Professional placement
Students can complete up to 1 000 hours of professional placement in various settings throughout the four years of study. These settings include but are not limited to the SCU Health Clinic on campus, public hospitals, private practice, community health, rehabilitation centres, aged care facilities, schools and rural health locations.
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites prior to attending any placements. Before applying for this course, it is important that you understand what these requirements are.
Major areas of study
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology enables students to develop an understanding of the...

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Southport (Australia)
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Lismore, NSW 2480

Start date

On request

About this course

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Subjects

  • Pathology
  • Credit
  • IT for adults
  • International
  • University
  • Voice
  • English
  • Communication Training
  • Accredited
  • Rehabilitation
  • Private
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  • English Language

Course programme

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) Professional experience placements Bachelor of Occupational TherapyBachelor of PodiatryBachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) Honours: Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources. To find out more, see the Library Toolbox. The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support. scu.edu.au/healthlabs Course structure See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below. Table of contents Admission requirements Course requirements Advanced standing Schedule of units Course progressions Admission requirements English proficiency is a requirement for all students. Applicants who do not meet Rule 2 Section 1 Clause (7)a must demonstrate English language proficiency by: achieving an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.5 (including a minimum of 8.0 in both speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing); or Achieving an International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification. Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Speech Pathology a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part A; and two (2) elective units from Part B University elective units To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part C – Honours stream Students who enter the Honours stream will be required to: successfully complete all units in years 3 and 4 of the Honours stream on their first attempt; and maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 (Credit grade average) for years 3 and 4 Students must pass all units of study on their first attempt to continue with the Honours program, maintain a GPA of at least 5.0 (Credit grade average) and comply with these requirements. Progression in clinic based units Candidates are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 18 months between study of any two (2) clinic units. Candidates are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 18 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular clinic unit. Subsequent to (a) and (b) above, candidates who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 18 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake a specified supported professional experience placement to ensure clinic currency prior to continuation of the course. Advanced standing Candidates who have completed a Certificate III will not be granted any advanced standing solely on the basis of this qualification Schedule of units Part A BIO01302 - Human Anatomy CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences SPT10001 - Introduction to the Speech Pathology Profession BIO00307 - Human Physiology MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences SPT10002 - Phonetics and Linguistics for Speech Pathology BIO20001 - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Head and Neck CUL00408 - Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples SPT20002 - Speech, Language and Literacy in Children: Theory and Practice SPT20003 - Appraising and Applying Research Findings Across Disciplines SPT20004 - Neurology for Speech Pathology SPT20005 - Speech, Voice and Hearing Sciences SPT20006 - Paediatric Speech and Language Internal Clinic SPT20007 - Working in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Contexts and in Rural and Remote Settings SPT30001 - Voice: Theory and Practice SPT30002 - Speech and Swallowing in Adults and Children: Theory and Practice SPT30003 - Language in Adults: Theory and Practice SPT30004 - Fluency: Theory and Practice HLT30002 - Clinics in Multimodal Intervention: Internal HLT30001 - Simulated and Actual Internal Clinics: Mixed Caseload HLT83007 - Health Promotion and Primary Health Care Note 1 HLT83005 - Diagnostic Intake Clinic: Advanced and Interdisciplinary Practice (Internal) HLT83006 - Accountability and Clinical Reasoning SPT40002 - Assessment and Intervention of Communication and Swallowing for Children: External Clinic SPT40001 - Assessment and Intervention of Communication and Swallowing for Adults: External Clinic Note 1 HLT10601 - Transition to Professional Practice Part B Two elective units from the University's offering. Part C - Honours Stream Part C - Honours Stream Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Session 1 Commencement Session 2 Commencement Session 3 Commencement Honours Program Notes Note 1: Double-weighted unit Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

£ 12,398.87 + VAT

*Indicative price

Original amount in AUD:

$ 24,080