Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.
AUD37,970 (indicative annual fee, 2021)
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4 years full-time.
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Secure your future with highly specialised training, exciting placements and flexible outcomes.
Speech pathologists are allied health professionals responsible for the assessment and treatment of children and adults with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan, such as developmental and acquired speech and language disorders, cleft lip and palate, voice disorders and stuttering.
When you study a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle, you are accessing the most comprehensive degree of its kind in Australia, opening up experiences and job opportunities like no other.
You will develop competencies and learn the necessary skills to confidently take on the full range of conditions that speech pathologists assess and treat, including:
Students will study a variety of foundation courses including:
As part of the honours component in this degree you can choose from the study pathways outlined in the Speech Pathology handbook .
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
Gain professionally accredited expertise in all areas of speech pathology. The strong experience-based nature of this degree, along with an internationally recognised professional accreditation, prepares University of Newcastle graduates for immediate professional employment. In fact, 83% of our 2019 graduates were employed within four months of completion (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019).
Opportunities exist in:
Bachelor of Speech Pathology graduates can find employment in a variety of roles in many different types of organisations. The list below provides typical job titles for graduates of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.
Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.
Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study. Below is a sample list of job titles that might be suitable for graduates with the skills gained upon completion of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.
Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) degree is accredited by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia, the national peak body for speech pathology in the country.
The Association offers a Continuing Professional Development program, as well as many other benefits and resources for students and practising professionals. Accreditation is recognised in Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States of America.
Student societies and associations enable you to enrich your learning and grow your networks. Below are some of the groups University of Newcastle speech pathology students can access:
This degree requires students to participate in placements in NSW services or facilities, including NSW Health facilities. During placement, students will be subject to the policies and procedures of the placement facility. Students must meet all the Speech Pathology Placement Requirements including a National Criminal Record Check, NSW Working with Children clearance and meet all the NSW Health Verification requirements. For more information visit the University of Newcastle website.
Develop impressive real-world skills with more than 20 weeks of clinical placements and a comprehensive range of practical experiences throughout your studies. The program will provide you with clinical education and experience that is sufficient in both quality and quantity so that you gain confidence and meet professional accreditation requirements.
At the University of Newcastle, our dedicated professional experience unit will ensure that you gain the best placements preparing you for successful careers.
20+ weeks clinical experience throughout your studies.
Placements range from one-day observation visits to five-week intensive block placements.
Placement occurs throughout the whole year including during University breaks.
You may also develop clinical skills and experience through various international placement opportunities. The program also offers students exciting opportunities through its well-regarded International stream.
The University of Newcastle has strong regional and international links with specific emphasis on the Asia Pacific Region. Apart from diverse placements in Australia, you can enrich your practical experience further through our exciting International stream.
For more information, you may download and print our Speech Pathology - International stream flyer (PDF, 1.3MB).
Additionally, some clinical placements will be based within the University's Speech Pathology Clinic centre. Specialised clinics treat members of the public and include: