- 4 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Ipswich
- Feb
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- AUD 33,600
- (Indicative annual fee)
- 111905B
Overview
- Study the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at UniSQ and be ready to make a difference in the lives of others. Speech pathologists assess and treat infants, children and adults with a wide range of developmental, congenital and acquired delays and disorders in speech, language, voice, fluency, multimodal communication and swallowing.
- Be guided by experienced academics and industry experts to ensure you’re prepared to deliver care to people in various communities, particularly high need areas such as regional, rural and remote practice, Indigenous and low resource communities.
- Learn to work closely with other health professionals to deliver comprehensive health care plans that improve the lives of those living with communication disorders.
- Be equipped to help patients with a multitude of health care needs. Develop essential skills in a range of courses designed to prepare you for the demands of the speech pathology, from clinical learning in communication and swallowing through to understanding digital health delivery.
- Benefit from the opportunity to complete your honours in one of two ways:
- The practice pathway focuses on industry partnerships and addresses everyday practice topics.
- The research pathway allows you to create an individual research project (this pathway is dependent on GPA).
Regardless of which honours pathway you choose, you will be eligible to apply for entry into a higher degree by research.
Changing lives
Life is short and I want to do some good while I’m here. Speech pathology is all about communication, swallowing, and practicing compassionate care – changing lives for the better.
Joshua - Speech Pathology
Career outcomes
- Graduate with a high-quality theoretical and clinical learning experience ready for professional practice as a speech pathologist.
- Find job opportunities in private practice (independently and in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams) as well as in schools and early learning settings, government agencies, non-profit organisations, universities, health and wellbeing settings, disability services, rehabilitation, palliative care, intensive care and neonatal intensive care, community health, mental health, juvenile justice, and accent modification.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) is pending accreditation by Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) under the 'Qualifying' classification. During this qualifying period, graduate cohorts are ineligible for certified practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia. 'Provisional' accreditation is awarded when UniSQ's Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) achieves accreditation for the first time.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), you must successfully complete 32 units of study.
Degree structure
An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Degree requirements
As part of the degree, you will need to complete practical placements. Placements in industry provide professional experience, putting the theory into practice, and opportunities to start networking with potential employers.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of practical placements within this degree.
Entry requirements
You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
Use our International qualification converter to check country-specific grades (that are equivalent to Australian Year 12) you will need to apply for this degree.
Subject pre-requisites:
- English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
- one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.
Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within this degree are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- Minimum overall score of 8.0, with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and writing, and a minimum of 7.5 in reading and listening.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet these requirements throughout your studies.
Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that you must be able to demonstrate to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to an Accessibility Support Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Review the inherent requirements and make sure this degree is right for you.
You will need to provide the following documents prior to commencing any clinical placement:
- Blue Card or Working with Children Check
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Workers Screening Card
- Australian Federal Police Check certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) certificate
- First Aid certificate.
Plus evidence of the following immunisations:
- Hepatitis B immunisation evidence
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunisation evidence
- Varicella immunisation evidence
- Pertussis immunisation evidence
- Influenza immunisation evidence
- Tuberculosis Risk Assessment
- COVID-19 vaccinations as directed by health services.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
Placement courses may incur some additional costs, including uniform and equipment, transport to and from venues and, in some instances, living expenses, particularly for placements in rural and remote settings
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
The University accepts applications all year. Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyThis degree has one intake per year. Start your study in Trimester 1.
| Study period | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
You can contact one of our approved agents to guide you through the application process. Our agents provide:
- advice on your study plans
- advice on applying to UniSQ
- document certification
- assistance with any pre-departure arrangements
- assistance with your visa requirements.
To support your application, you will need to submit certified copies of:
- identity documents (passport)
- evidence of your English language proficiency
- senior high school (A levels/Year 12) certificate and academic transcripts
- all post-secondary study certificates and academic transcripts (if any)
- evidence of work experience (if required).
Application dates can vary so be sure to check our key dates to get all the details.
It is important to apply early to allow enough time for your application to be assessed and processed to meet study commencement dates and participation in Orientation activities. You should also factor in visa processing requirements and timeframes, where applicable.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. Please allow up to 14 days for assessment. If further assessment is required for course credits or exemptions, this process may take longer.
Once you have received your letter of offer from UniSQ, you will need to return your signed acceptance of offer form. The UniSQ team will contact you at this time with more information regarding next steps.
Find out more
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Frequently asked questions
As a speech pathologist you will have many opportunities to improve the lives of others by helping with speech, language, and communication skills. Make a meaningful difference to infants, children and adults who need support to communicate, be listened to and understood.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has established that 1.2 million Australians have a communication disability and the demand for speech pathology far outweighs the number of qualified speech pathologist delivering these critical services.
There is no better time to support the needs of your community and study a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at UniSQ.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to help people improve their speech, language, voice, fluency, multimodal communication and swallowing.
Your research integrated learning allows you to select from two honours pathways with a focus on either partnership with industry or an individual research project. You can choose the pathway that is right for you depending on your personal interests and career goals.
To study a Health Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) degree at UniSQ you need to meet a minimum ATAR and assumed knowledge. ‘Assumed knowledge’ is the term we use to explain the minimum level of knowledge we presume you have in some subjects before you start your degree.
For further information on ATAR and assumed knowledge, please view the entry requirements section of this page.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options you can explore.
A Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) qualification can lead to exciting and fulfilling career opportunities in a variety of government, non-for-profit and private settings including:
- Consulting
- Education and disability (including NDIS)
- Intensive care
- Hospitals
- Policy Advising
- Rehabilitation
- Research
- Youth support.
Get a strong start to your career in speech pathology.
- Make the most of our work integrated learning with approximately 950 hours of industry-based clinical placements. This allows you to gain real life experience in diverse social work settings.
- According to the Good Universities Guide 2025, UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for health services and support:
- skills development
- teaching quality
- student support.
