The Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Science (Exit Only) is an undergraduate degree that provides students with a rigorous scientific foundation in how human communication develops, functions, and can be disrupted across the lifespan. The degree integrates study across speech science, linguistics, audiology, neuroscience, psychology, and biology to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying spoken language, hearing, and communication disorders. As an 'exit only' qualification, this degree is typically structured as a standalone undergraduate award that does not confer clinical registration on its own, but equips graduates with the foundational knowledge required to pursue postgraduate clinical training in audiology, speech-language pathology, TESOL, or related research fields. It is an academically rigorous pathway for students who wish to deeply understand the science of communication before specialising further. The course covers key subject areas including phonetics and phonology, anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism, language acquisition and development, hearing disorders, neuroscience of communication, psycholinguistics, and research methods. Students gain exposure to both normal and disordered aspects of human communication, developing the analytical and observational skills needed for professional practice. The degree is offered at both full-time and part-time study modes, and typically spans three years of full-time study. Key employers for graduates who continue to postgraduate clinical training include hospitals and health networks, NDIS service providers, community health centres, aged care facilities, schools and educational settings, private practice clinics, research institutions, hearing device companies, and government health departments.

For school leavers, entry to a Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Science typically requires completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) with a competitive ATAR, which varies between institutions but generally ranges from approximately 75 to 90 depending on the university and year of intake. Some programs may recommend or require prerequisite subjects in English, Biology, or Chemistry at the senior secondary level. Transfer pathways are also available for students who do not gain direct entry from Year 12 — some universities allow internal transfer from a related undergraduate degree such as a Science or Health Science degree, subject to achieving a satisfactory Grade Point Average in first-year studies. Students who hold a diploma or other recognised tertiary qualification may also be eligible for credit transfer or direct entry into later stages of the degree. Graduates who hold a completed bachelor's degree may pursue postgraduate clinical entry programs in speech pathology or audiology, with prerequisite undergraduate subject requirements varying between institutions; commonly required subjects at postgraduate entry level include psychology, linguistics, biology, or health science units.

International students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, typically through an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 overall with no individual band below 6.0, or equivalent scores in TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic. Some universities may accept completion of senior secondary studies in Australia or comparable English-medium study as evidence of English proficiency. All students — domestic and international — may also need to satisfy inherent requirements related to the physical, cognitive, and communication capabilities necessary to undertake clinical placements and learning activities within the degree. A valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check are typically required before commencement of any placement activity.