阿德莱德大学

Transform lives through the power of speech

Speech pathologists help us make use of arguably our most precious capability—language. By working with people to overcome physical and developmental challenges to verbal expression, they enable our deepest, most rewarding connections.

Talented speech pathologists are already highly sought-after, and demand is growing fast.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) equips you to diagnose and treat the full range of speech and language problems, including stuttering, voice and swallowing difficulties.

With many of the courses taught by certified practicing speech pathologists, the degree places an emphasis on real-world experience. In over 800 hours of clinical based training, you'll have the opportunity to work with children and adults of all ages in public and private health, community, education and aged-care settings.

You’ll gain high-level knowledge and skills in: head and neck anatomy and neurophysiology; speech and language development, linguistics and phonetics, motor speech and dysphagia; current public health and justice system topics; working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities; evidence-based, client-centred care.

You’ll regularly access our purpose-built training facilities and state-of-the-art simulation suites—among Australasia’s most advanced. In addition you’ll benefit from collaborative learning with key complementary disciplines: dentistry, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

From late third year, you’ll choose one of two streams—research* or industry—and undertake a major project. Research will hone your skills in developing new knowledge; industry focuses on integrating research into practice.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate eligible to pursue a wide range of career opportunities. You could help children with neurological disabilities or developmental delays connect with their peers by overcoming social communication challenges. You might help a stroke victim regain their ability to eat and communicate, or support a patient in end of life care. Perhaps you'll enable adults with acquired or traumatic brain injuries communicate with others or be part of a therapeutic team working towards achieving the person's goal of gaining employment.

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) is undertaking the Qualifying Accreditation process in accordance with the accreditation procedures of the national professional body, Speech Pathology Australia.

Career Readiness

Qualified speech pathologists have a wide range of career options in metropolitan and rural settings. They work in public and private hospitals, schools, community health care centres, aged care, rehabilitation centres, paediatrics, private practice, education and research.