Fast facts
| Course type: | Undergraduate degree |
| Course length (full-time equivalent): | 4 years (full-time only) |
Australian Tertiary Admisson Rank (ATAR):
| 90.00 |
| Location: | On campus |
| Professional Recognition/Membership: | Graduates are eligible for practising membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia |
Course overview
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology was developed in conjunction with the profession to provide the comprehensive training needed to work successfully as a professional speech pathologist.
Academic components combine professional topics (speech pathology and audiology) with the basic sciences of linguistics, psychology, phonetics and aspects of medical science (anatomy/physiology and neuroanatomy/physiology).
You will undertake extensive clinical experience, allowing you to integrate theory with practice. This will include 2 block placements of 6-8 weeks each in Adelaide, country areas of South Australia, Victoria and the Northern Territory, and in some circumstances, overseas.
This course will equip you to:
- assess, diagnose, remediate or alleviate those disabilities specified as human communication or swallowing disorders
- provide or arrange for a range of adjunctive services whenever the need arises
- evaluate current research and apply the relevant findings to clinical practice
- meet the Competency Based Occupational Standards set by the professional association.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule.
What is Speech Pathology?
Speech Pathology is one of the sciences of human communication, primarily focussed on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of people having difficulty communicating or swallowing effectively.
Why study Speech Pathology at Flinders?
- We are the only university in South Australia teaching speech pathology and audiology and our Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology has joined with that of the Flinders Medical Centre to jointly provide clinical services, teaching and research. This is unique in Australia and allows students to visit patients in the medical wards and participate in many of the outpatient services offered by the hospital.
- We operate speech pathology and audiology clinics for the community. Our vision is to be a major force within the area of communication disorders through the achievement of the highest standards in, and providing an optimal balance between, teaching, research and clinical services combined with flexibility in our response to the needs of students, clients and the community.
- Our facilities include 2 group-therapy rooms and 3 state-of-the-art soundproof audiology rooms, all with facilities for direct student observation, and 9 individual clinical rooms, all linked by closed circuit video to a central monitoring facility.
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Speech Pathology degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Prerequisites: | None | Prerequisites: | None |
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications. | English language requirements | ||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| SATAC code: | 214352 | CRICOS code: | 004716J |
Mid year entry:
| No | Mid-year entry:
| No |
| Apply through: | SATAC Uniweb | Apply through: | International Office |
Annual fees
Place type | Domestic students | International students |
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount 
| $7,181 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $21,900 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Further study options
Publications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Health (PDF 2MB) | eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
Contact
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
