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.
Speech Pathology at La Trobe
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
2013
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology
- Duration :
- 4 years full-time; part-time available in the first two years, thereafter subject to approval.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (February)
- Campus/ATAR:
- Albury-Wodonga 75.55
- Bendigo 86.55
- Melbourne 88.1
- Mildura 77.05
- Shepparton 76.55
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Speech pathology is a growing profession, and with a shortage of qualified speech pathologists in Australia, new graduates have excellent career prospects and opportunities to specialise and diversify as their careers progress. This course aims to qualify graduates as speech pathologists for work in Australia (qualification requirements may vary by country).
Theoretical studies cover the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and provision of management and advocacy services to people with communication or swallowing disorders, who may have difficulties in speech, language, voice, fluency, and reading and spelling. Students also receive clinical experience via speech pathology cases presented in various formats (e.g. printed case notes, computer-based examples, video or audio samples, simulated patients).
For more information please visit the webpage of Frequently Asked Questions - Prerequisite
- VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (any) or 35 in English (ESL) and at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (any), Physical Education or Physics.
- Year 12 and non-year 12 extra requirements
- Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. - Middle band
- Consideration is given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria and a regional bonus may apply.
- Costs
- A National Police Check at a cost of approximately A$15.50 and a Working with Children Check (no cost) are required for the professional experience placements in clinical and community settings in this course. Prior to commencing clinical or community placements, students must provide proof of immunisations. Costs may vary depending on previous immunisations, approximately A$250 - $470. Accommodation and travel costs for professional practice placements may vary depending on the venue. Please note: costs are approximate and subject to change. Text books are optional unless prescribed. All books, uniforms and equipment can be purchased from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
- Additional information
- NOTE: students at Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton campuses must transfer to Bendigo after first year.
This course has a clinical component. For further information, please visit the Health Sciences website.
- How to apply
- VTAC
- Professional recognition
- Graduates are eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia. The degree is also recognised in several overseas countries.
- Full course details
- Health Sciences/Speech PathologyMelbourne
Health Sciences/Speech PathologyBendigo
Health Sciences/Speech PathologyMildura
Health Sciences/Speech PathologyShepparton
Health Sciences/Speech PathologyAlbury-Wodonga
Want to know more?
Feel free to ask us a question about any course for local students.
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 is also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
2013
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology (062598G/ 031706J)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 25 040
- Campus
- Bendigo, Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Speech pathology is a growing profession, and with a shortage of qualified speech pathologists in Australia, new graduates have excellent career prospects and opportunities to specialise and diversify as their careers progress. This course aims to qualify graduates as speech pathologists for work in Australia (qualification requirements may vary by country).
Theoretical studies cover the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and provision of management and advocacy services to people with communication or swallowing disorders, who may have difficulties in speech, language, voice, fluency, and reading and spelling. Students also receive clinical experience via speech pathology cases presented in various formats (e.g. printed case notes, computer-based examples, video or audio samples, simulated patients).
For more information please visit the webpage of Frequently Asked Questions Bendigo, Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 6B certificate at postgraduate (EFS PG2b (80%)) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7.0;
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 625 with a score of 6 or more in the Test of Written English;
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 102 with a minimum for SLR 24; W27;
La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies: 90 per cent final result in a course;
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 76 with no communicative skill score less than 73.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): N/A.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): A grade of A.
or approved international equivalent. Bendigo, Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- LTM Foundation Studies - 85 and at least two As, including an A in English
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - 82.10
International Baccalaureate - 31
GCE A Levels - 14
Hong Kong A Levels - 9
HKDSE - 2 x Level 5
Sri Lankan A Levels - AAA
STPM - 11
MICSS (UEC) - 2.5
Canada Secondary School/or CPU - 85
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 5
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 85
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.9
Indonesia (SMA) - 8.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.3
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Bendigo, Melbourne - Subject prerequisite
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics. Bendigo, Melbourne
- Additional costs
- A National Police Check at a cost of approximately A$15.50 and a Working with Children Check (no cost) are required for the professional experience placements in clinical and community settings in this course. Prior to commencing clinical or community placements, students must provide proof of immunisations. Costs may vary depending on previous immunisations, approximately A$250 - $470. Accommodation and travel costs for professional practice placements may vary depending on the venue. Please note: costs are approximate and subject to change. Text books are optional unless prescribed. All books, uniforms and equipment can be purchased from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Bendigo, Melbourne
- Professional recognition
- Graduates are eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia. The degree is also recognised in several overseas countries. Bendigo, Melbourne
- Full course details
- Health Sciences/Speech PathologyMelbourne
Health Sciences/Speech PathologyBendigo
Health Sciences/Speech PathologyMildura
Health Sciences/Speech PathologyShepparton
Health Sciences/Speech PathologyAlbury-Wodonga
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 in external agencies such as hospitals, community health centres, schools, early childhood centres and private practice. Students enrolled at the Bendigo campus will carry out most of their placements in the Bendigo area and regional Victoria, however some opportunities exist for these students to be able to carry out placements in metropolitan Melbourne. There are some opportunities for all students to carry out interstate placements subject to availability. Students enrolled at the Bundoora (Melbourne) Campus will carry out a number of their placements in metropolitan health services and other non-health agencies and in The La Trobe Communication Clinic, which 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.
Speech pathology events
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