Speech pathology
Why study Speech pathology?
Speech pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and provide management and advocacy services to people with communication or swallowing disorders. People with communication disorders may have difficulties in speech, language, voice, fluency, and reading and spelling. Speech pathologists also work in the community in prevention. We are the longest standing provider of speech pathology education programs in Victoria.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared to practise in hospitals, community health centres, private practice, schools, rehabilitation centres and aged care centres. You may also work in health promotion, teaching and consultancy, and in specialised centres helping people with hearing impairment, cerebral palsy and intellectual disability. You may apply for membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne Mildura Shepparton |
4 years full-time; part-time available in the first two years, thereafter subject to approval. | Semester 1 (February) |
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Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.
There are also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2012 | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology (062598G/ 031706J) |
Melbourne
Bendigo |
4 years | Semester 1 (February) | $23 340 |
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How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Speech pathology placements
Clinical experience is a major component of our program. You will get practical experience at the La Trobe Communication Clinic at the Melbourne campus and in external agencies such as hospitals, community health centres, schools, early childhood centres and private practice in rural, metropolitan or interstate settings. The La Trobe Communication Clinic offers extensive speech pathology services including:
- a preschool language and phonology program funded by Community Health
- a preschool and school-age child fluency (stuttering) program funded by Community Health
- an adolescent and adult fluency (stuttering) assessment and treatment program
- a Phonological Awareness for Literacy program for school-aged children
- voice clinics for children and adults at the Bundoora campus and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
Student Projects
La Trobe's Speech Pathology students have developed a number of speech related resources for young people, families and speech pathologists. View some of the Speech Pathology study activities and projects.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
Regional campus transfer
Students at Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton campuses must transfer to the Bendigo campus for the last three years of the course.
Fee assistance
Limited Commonwealth Supported places are available. Contact the course co-ordinator for more information and see fees and scholarships.
Find out about the experiences of one of our students.
The lecturers are experts in their field and very inspiring.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Speech pathology.