La Trobe University
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationHelp others find their voice
Our ability to communicate clearly and enjoy food or drink are things we can take for granted. But people of all ages can experience difficulties and the effects can be devastating. Speech pathologists to improve a person's abilities, they also work to improve quality of life. Launch your career in this rewarding field of health with La Trobe's Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).
You'll develop an understanding of the anatomy behind speech and swallowing impairments and provide therapeutic treatment and management options. Build hands-on skills with approximately 1,000 hours of placement on-campus and in clinics across Victoria. You'll also learn how to improve speech pathology services and policies by tackling a fourth-year industry project or research thesis.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisite
VCE:
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Health and Human Development.
HSC:
- One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Personal Development, Heath and Physical Education (Band 3).
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Speech Pathologist
A Speech Pathologist works with clients to manage problems with speaking or swallowing. You might assess their needs and develop programs to improv...
Early Intervention Specialist
An Early Intervention Specialist supports young children with developmental delays or disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. You mi...
Speech Therapist
A Speech Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, and communication disorders. You might work in hospitals, schools, or private...
Paediatric Speech Pathologist
A Paediatric Speech Pathologist assesses and treats speech, language, and communication disorders in children. You might work in hospitals, schools...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
