{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)", "totalCreditPoints": 480, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Bendigo", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma in Allied Health Sciences"],"240":["Associate Degree in Allied Health Sciences"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027)", "duration": "4 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English; Other (Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": "<p><strong>Help others find their voice.<\/strong><\/p><p>Our ability to communicate clearly and enjoy food or drink are things we can take for granted. But people of all ages can experience difficulties and the effects can be devastating. Speech pathologists work to improve a person's abilities, they also work to improve quality of life. Launch your career in this rewarding field of health with La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).<\/p><p>You&#39;ll develop an understanding of the anatomy behind speech and swallowing impairments and provide therapeutic treatment and management options. Build hands-on skills with approximately 1,000 hours of placement on-campus and in clinics across Victoria. You&#39;ll also learn how to improve speech pathology services and policies by tackling a fourth-year industry project or research thesis.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Therapeutic intervention and management<\/strong><\/li><li><ul><li>Design and manage the best course of treatment for patients with communication and swallowing impairments.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Anatomy and neurophysiology<\/strong><\/li><li><ul><li>Gain an understanding of the functional anatomy and neurophysiology relevant to communication and swallowing and their role in impairment.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>The science of speech and hearing<\/strong><\/li><li><ul><li>Discover the latest techniques for investigating sound, speech, and hearing, including the analysis of sound waves and speech, and the psychology of sound perception.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 \u2013 Bachelor Degree Honours<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": "<p>VCE: <span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.<\/span><br>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Health and Human Development.<\/p><p>HSC: <p>One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).<\/p><p>One of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Personal Development, Heath and Physical Education (Band 3).<\/p><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\"><strong>La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/strong><\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Some prerequisites for this course can be satisfied by successfully completing specific subjects offered through Unilearn and achieving the minimum overall grade.<br \/><br \/>Further details and minimum overall grade information is available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/undergrad\/prerequisites\"><strong>La Trobe University prerequisites<\/strong><\/a> page. <br \/><br \/>Applicants who complete Unilearn studies must also submit a copy of their 'Statement of Achievement' and transcript to VTAC.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "<p>VCE: A study score of 30 in Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.<\/p><p>HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per subject: Performance Band 4 in Personal Development; Health and Physical Education, any Mathematics; any language other than English (Band 2). Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.<\/p>", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\"><strong>La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/strong><\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Some prerequisites for this course can be satisfied by successfully completing specific subjects offered through Unilearn and achieving the minimum overall grade.<br \/><br \/>Further details and minimum overall grade information is available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/undergrad\/prerequisites\"><strong>La Trobe University prerequisites<\/strong><\/a> page. <br \/><br \/>Applicants who complete Unilearn studies must also submit a copy of their 'Statement of Achievement' and transcript to VTAC.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Some prerequisites for this course can be satisfied by successfully completing specific subjects offered through Unilearn and achieving the minimum overall grade.<br \/><br \/>Further details and minimum overall grade information is available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/undergrad\/prerequisites\"><strong>La Trobe University prerequisites<\/strong><\/a> page. <br \/><br \/>Applicants who complete Unilearn studies must also submit a copy of their 'Statement of Achievement' and transcript to VTAC.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent to be eligible to apply for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\"><strong>La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/strong><\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>A study score of 30 in Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.<\/p><\/li><li><p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent to be eligible to apply for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\"><strong>La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/strong><\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Some prerequisites for this course can be satisfied by successfully completing specific subjects offered through Unilearn and achieving the minimum overall grade.<br \/><br \/>Further details and minimum overall grade information is available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/undergrad\/prerequisites\"><strong>La Trobe University prerequisites<\/strong><\/a> page. <br \/><br \/>Applicants who complete Unilearn studies must also submit a copy of their 'Statement of Achievement' and transcript to VTAC.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "<div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-0\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Behavioural and relational skills<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-0\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to manage their own responses and behaviour to work effectively in a range of learning environments with diverse people and tasks. This includes the capacity to be receptive and respond appropriately to constructive feedback. Students should also be able to work with others in a team or group environment and make and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of individuals in order to complete tasks or for professional practice.<br \/><br \/>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.latrobe.edu.au\/document\/view.php?id=60\">Student behaviours policy<\/a> for more information.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Speech Pathology students will be exposed to health and human service contexts in which they will encounter diversity and adversity and will be required to draw upon behavioural, emotional and relational skills to manage these situations in a professional manner. They must have the ability to recognise, interpret and respond appropriately to behavioural cues. Effective communication, including verbal and non-verbal communication is also fundamental to speech pathology practice and needs to be respectful, clear, attentive, empathetic, honest, and non-judgmental. Strong interpersonal communication skills are needed so that students can undertake speech pathology practice with clients who communicate, eat and drink in different ways. Strong written communication skills are needed so that students have the capacity to construct coherent written communication appropriate to the circumstances such as report writing and client notes. All these skills are needed so that students can continuously develop their speech pathology skills during placements and throughout their careers. Students must also be able to manage personal responses, beliefs, or preferences such that they can work with diverse groups, of people who express varied cultural, religious and gender identities.<\/p><p>https:\/\/www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au\/SPAweb\/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists\/Professional_Standards\/Professional_Standards\/SPAweb\/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists\/CBOS\/Professional_Standards.aspx?hkey=583a56af-74e0-4111-95fa-656502269967.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Cognition<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-1\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge as part of their learning and for assessment. They must have the ability to sustain their attention over a designated period, maintain their focus in a variety of learning environments and remember information long enough to complete tasks in a reasonable and safe timeframe.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Safe and effective delivery of speech pathology practice is based on comprehensive knowledge that must be sourced, understood and applied appropriately, and includes conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items. It also includes appropriately applying knowledge of theory, research evidence, policies and procedures in the class and practice settings. Literacy skills are required to: convey spoken and written messages accurately and effectively in a practice setting; paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions in written assignments. Competent application of numeracy skills is also essential in speech pathology to facilitate the safe and effective delivery of care. Examples include interpreting standardised assessments accurately; counting the number of times a client stutters in a given time period and calculating the number of times a client produces a sound correctly.<\/p><p>https:\/\/www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au\/SPAweb\/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists\/Professional_Standards\/Professional_Standards\/SPAweb\/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists\/CBOS\/Professional_Standards.aspx?hkey=583a56af-74e0-4111-95fa-656502269967.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-2\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-2\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students should possess the ability to interact with visual, auditory or tactile inputs sufficiently to manage their learning environment and to meet professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Speech pathology students must be able to demonstrate adequate visual and auditory acuity for safe and effective delivery of care on clinical placements and throughout their careers. Visual acuity is required for students to detect subtle changes in a client's non-verbal communication skills, observe a communication environment and to assess and manage clients with reading comprehension and written expression needs. Auditory acuity is also essential for effective speech pathology practice. Tasks requiring auditory skills include the ability to detect different productions of speech sounds accurately, detect subtle changes in voice quality, the occurrence and frequency of stuttering, and word and grammatical errors during speech production.<\/p><p>https:\/\/www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au\/SPAweb\/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists\/Professional_Standards\/Professional_Standards\/SPAweb\/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists\/CBOS\/Professional_Standards.aspx?hkey=583a56af-74e0-4111-95fa-656502269967.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-3\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Strength and mobility<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-3\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Gross motor skills: Students should possess the strength, range of motion, coordination and mobility sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately, professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/>Fine motor skills: Students should possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately, professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Speech pathology students require sufficient gross and fine motor skills to undertake effective assessment and management of clients with communication and swallowing disorders. Examples of gross motor skills that are important for speech pathology practice include standing next to a client to observe their swallow, moving to observe a communicative interaction, bending to observe the inside of a client's mouth, carrying assessment materials such as toys. Fine motor skills are required for a range of tasks including modifying foods and fluid for a swallowing assessment, demonstrating the use of alternative and augmentative communication devices, and being able to accurately produce speech sounds to model to clients.<\/p><p>https:\/\/www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au\/SPAweb\/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists\/Professional_Standards\/Professional_Standards\/SPAweb\/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists\/CBOS\/Professional_Standards.aspx?hkey=583a56af-74e0-4111-95fa-656502269967.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100211801,"feeTypeCode":"CSP"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div><div><div><div><p>The industry minor provides an opportunity to work independently and collaboratively to develop the ethical, critical thinking and communication and teamwork skills required to understand, analyse and conduct health and human services projects.<\/p><p>Selection into the Research Honours minor is competitive, as there are a limited number of research projects available each year.<br \/>In order to be considered for selection into the research minor students must achieve a minimum 70 WAM across second year subjects. Students will be contacted by the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport if they meet eligibility requirements for the research minor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab4\" id=\"tab4trigger\" >Year 4<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>105 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab4\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab4trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 4 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from chosen Minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS2ACW\" target=\"_blank\">ANALYSING AND COMBINING WORDS<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS2ACW<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS1FSP\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS1FSP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1FPC\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1FPC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1HDD\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1HDD<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HBS1HBA\" target=\"_blank\">HUMAN BIOSCIENCES A<\/a><\/td> <td> HBS1HBA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANA1001\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY<\/a><\/td> <td> ANA1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1RAE\" target=\"_blank\">RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1RAE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE1UHW\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND WELLBEING<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE1UHW<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HBS2ANS\" target=\"_blank\">ANATOMY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY FOR SPEECH AND SWALLOWING<\/a><\/td> <td> HBS2ANS<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS2CAS\" target=\"_blank\">COMMUNICATION AND SWALLOWING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS2CAS<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT2IEP\" target=\"_blank\">INTEGRATING EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT2IEP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS2ISP\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS2ISP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS2SFC\" target=\"_blank\">SOUND FOR COMMUNICATION<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS2SFC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS2TAC\" target=\"_blank\">TECHNIQUES FOR ANALYSING COMMUNICATION<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS2TAC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2027\/HCS2001\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL REASONING<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS2001<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS3CPA\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL PRACTICE A<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS3CPA<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS3CPB\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL PRACTICE B<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS3CPB<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS3SAC\" target=\"_blank\">SERVICE AND CONTEXT<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS3SAC<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS3AIA\" target=\"_blank\">ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION A<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS3AIA<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS3AIB\" target=\"_blank\">ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION B<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS3AIB<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS4AIC\" target=\"_blank\">ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION C<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS4AIC<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS4001\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL PRACTICE C<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS4001<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-4\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-4\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Minors <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-4\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-4\" style=\"overflow: initial\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p class=\"h5\">Course minors<\/p> <p> A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major's discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects. <\/p> <p class=\"h5\">Open access minors<\/p> <p> <a href=\"\/courses\/undergraduate-open-access-majors-and-minors\">View our open access minors<\/a> <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Course minors<\/th> <th>Minor code<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/MNRH-INH06\" target=\"_blank\">Industry honours (Speech Pathology)<\/a> <\/td> <td> MNRH-INH06<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/MNRH-REH01\" target=\"_blank\">Research honours<\/a> <\/td> <td> MNRH-REH01<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HCS4002\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL PRACTICE D<\/a><\/td> <td> HCS4002<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HHSPPB\" target='_blank'>Bendigo<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills and attributes to practice in accordance with the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards<\/li><li>Apply advanced professional knowledge and clinical skills autonomously and in a team, in a range of health, educational and other human service settings including digital health<\/li><li>Analyse and critically evaluate speech pathology practice in global settings across diverse contexts and changing environments<\/li><li>Apply advanced professional knowledge and clinical skills to generate solutions for complex problems<\/li><li>Exhibit effective communication skills and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders in different contexts<\/li><li>Plan and execute project work or research which demonstrates critical analysis, evaluative judgement and autonomy<\/li><li>Apply Speech Pathology knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Possible career paths include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Hospitals and health centres<\/strong><ul><li>Treat and diagnose children and adults in hospitals, health clinics and rehabilitation centres.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Teaching and consultancy<\/strong><ul><li>Educate others about communication and swallowing impairments, intervention and management.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Disability and special needs<\/strong><ul><li>Opportunities exist in specialised centres which assist people with hearing impairment, cerebral palsy and intellectual disability.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) has provisional accreditation from Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) are eligible to work as qualified speech pathologists in Australia and are eligible for certified practicing speech pathology status with SPA. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $9,537 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don\u2019t have to pay it back.\">(CSP)<\/span> per 120 credit points.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$9,537 (CSP) per 120 credit points.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>First aid\/CPR certificate<\/h4><p><p>First Aid and\/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students will be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service.vic.gov.au\/services\/national-disability-insurance-scheme\" rel=\"nofollow\">Services Victoria<\/a> website. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Uniform and badge<\/h4><p><p>Students should allow approximately AUD$60 for a uniform, name badge and equipment. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; however La Trobe University branded uniform must be purchased from a university approved vendor. These items remain the student's personal property.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": true, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": { "name": "Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)", "url": "https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/data\/atar-downloads\/2022\/bachelor-of-speech-pathology-honours-bendigo.pdf", "size": "221.8 KB" } }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au\/", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Contact us" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Help others find their voice<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications open in August<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Develop an understanding of the anatomy behind speech and swallowing impairments and provide therapeutic treatment and management options.<\/li><li>Discover the latest techniques for investigating sound, speech, and hearing.<\/li><li>Build hands-on skills with approximately 1,000 hours of placement on-campus and in clinics across Victoria.<\/li><li>Learn how to improve speech pathology services and policies by tackling a fourth-year industry project or research thesis.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications open in August<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion.<\/p>", "contactCallBtn": { "show": true, "link": "tel:1300135045", "text": "Call 1300 135 045" }, "contactConsultBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "contactChatBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/chat", "text": "Live chat" }, "contactAskBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/question", "text": "Ask a question" }, "howToApplyVtacStatusText": "Apply now", "howToApplyUacStatusText": "Find out how" }, "atarPeriod": "based on the January 2026 ATAR profile", "feeAdditionalDescription": "" } }