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March
Join the high-demand field of speech pathology.
A Bachelor of Speech Pathology prepares you for a range of rewarding careers in this high-demand field. With your degree, you'll be ready to work in various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and private practices, helping people of all ages improve their speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
Speech Pathologist
Assesses and treats communication and swallowing needs in individuals of all ages. They work to optimise speech, language, communication, swallowing, fluency, voice and meal-time skills to enhance overall quality of life.
Researcher
Conducts studies and analyses data to advance knowledge in speech pathology. This role often leads to academic or clinical research positions.
Policy advisor
Develops and advises on policies related to health and communication services. This role can lead to influential positions within government or non-profit organisations.
Manager
Oversees teams and operations within healthcare settings, ensuring effective service delivery. This role can lead to senior management positions.
Project officer
Supports the planning and implementation of health-related projects, often within community health settings. This role can be a stepping stone to management positions.
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Clinical specialist
- Academic lecturer
- Health services manager
- Advanced practice speech pathologist
- Research director
- Policy development leader
- Consultant
- Rehabilitation director
Embark on a rewarding career with the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.
You'll become a client-centred, culturally responsive practitioner, ready to work in interprofessional teams. Embrace flexibility, innovation, and critical thinking as you apply current research to clinical practice.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
Graduates will meet the standards of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), the national accrediting body, which will enable them to practise in Australia and many other countries around the world including the UK and Asia.
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Yes! Speech pathology is an excellent career choice for those who wish to combine the scientific knowledge they gain for evidence-based practice, with the fulfilment of working relationally and connecting with people of all ages. Speech pathologists provide services across the lifespan to people whose educational, vocational, personal and social functioning is affected by communication or swallowing impairment resulting from developmental difficulties, social disadvantage, illness or accident.
Graduates will meet the entry-level standards of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), the national accrediting body, which will enable them to practise in Australia and several other countries around the world, including the UK and Singapore*.
*Pending transfer of qualification; conditions may apply.
Yes. According to the National Skills Commission, Audiologists & Speech Pathologists will experience 34.7% employment growth (National Skills Commission, 2021 Employment projections for the next five years 2026).
According to SEEK, in Australia, the average annual salary for Speech Pathologist jobs ranges from $85,000 to $100,000.
The 2024 selection rank for our speech pathology course was 80.00.
Yes, Flinders Speech Pathology has one of the highest numbers of placement hours for a speech pathology degree in Australia, providing plenty of clinical practical experience prior to graduation.
Students complete placements in a variety of different settings providing services for clients across the lifespan. They cover multiple areas of practice including communication and swallowing.
Both the Bachelor and Master of Speech Pathology require full-time study and are not offered externally or on a part-time basis.
Speech pathologists provide services across the lifespan to people whose educational, vocational, personal and social functioning is affected by communication or swallowing impairment resulting from developmental difficulties, social disadvantage, illness or accident.
Yes, eligible applicants must have a Flinders equivalent GPA of 5.00 or above to be considered. As places in the course are limited, the GPA cut-off for offers may be higher depending on the pool of applicants each year.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.35 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 90.90 | 93.75 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 62.70 | 74.65 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 5 | 10% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 29 | 56% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 8 | 15% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | <5 | <5 |
| International Students | <5 | <5 |
| All students | 52 | 100% |
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