James Cook University
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDevelop highly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge within speech pathology, anatomy, linguistics, psychology, medicine, education and communication in this accredited degree. Apply a holistic and interdisciplinary understanding of health care to assess, diagnose and manage communication and swallowing difficulties and differences that will improve peoples' quality of life. You’ll benefit from over 60 hours of placement opportunities, including in rural and remote areas.
Delivery mode
James Cook University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- City Arcade, 383 Flinders Street, Townsville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- ATAR 70
- English (Units 3/4,C)
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4,C)
Course pre-requisites
English (Units 3/4,C), plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4,C).
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
- An overall IELTS of 7.0 with a minimum writing score of 6.0; speaking score of 8.0; reading and listening score of 7.0.
- For registration with Speech Pathology Australia where English is not your first language applicants must submit results of the Occupational English Test (OET) taken within the last 12 months with grades of at least 3 As and 1B on the OET test.
Course fees
$37,364
$170,560
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Speech Pathologist
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Early Intervention Specialist
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Language Specialist
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Researcher
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Speech Therapist
A Speech Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, and communication disorders. You might work in hospitals, schools, or private ...
Special Educational Needs Teacher
A Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher works with students who have diverse learning requirements, including physical, mental, or behavioural ne...
Paediatric Speech Pathologist
A Paediatric Speech Pathologist assesses and treats speech, language, and communication disorders in children. You might work in hospitals, schools...
About James Cook University
As Australia’s only university established to focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide, JCU is dedicated to helping the world’s tropical regions to prosper.
Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide we are focused on addressing the critical challenges facing the tropics, in areas as diverse as Medicine, Dentistry, Marine Science, Nursing, Arts and Society.
Inspired by a research-rich environment, the significance of our endeavours is recognised globally by the most credible world university rankings providers. Our strong performance is assessed on quality, relevance and impact.
JCU was awarded 5 Stars for teaching and employability in the QS Stars Rankings for 2021 and 5 Stars for full-time employment, graduate starting salary and student teacher ratio by the Good Universities Guide for 2023.
Career-focused courses provide an exceptional student experience, led by industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their expertise, because experience has no substitute.
