Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Students complete 910 hours of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in various settings throughout the four years of study. These settings include, but are not limited to, the Southern Cross University Health Clinic on campus, public hospitals, private practice, community health, rehabilitation centres, aged care facilities, schools and regional and remote health locations.

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the Gold Coast campus is fully accredited by Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), the national professional and accrediting body. The Coffs Harbour campus offering has qualifying accreditation and the process for full accreditation is underway.

Applicants must achieve an IELTS Overall Score of 8.0, with a minimum score of 8.0 in each of the four components: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Alternatively, applicants may achieve an ISLPR score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

While SCU considers your current residential address when allocating placements, local placements are not guaranteed. You should be prepared to travel to your allocated placement, which may be outside your immediate local area. You will require access to reliable transport to complete shifts that may occur during mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends, and you are responsible for organising and covering any associated costs, including travel, accommodation, and related expenses.

Yes, there is an optional major in Indigenous Health, which can be studied at the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses. This major offers students the opportunity to build theoretical and practical capabilities in cultural protocols and Indigenous ways of knowing and being, with embedded placement opportunities that equip graduates with professional skills to contribute to the improvement of health and social outcomes in Australian communities.