Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: February
Fees
$35,280.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
4 years full-time
Entry Requirements
English (Units 3/4,C) plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Health (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent
CRICOS Code
094679G
Course detail
Acquire a thorough understanding in the areas of anatomy, linguistics, and speech development and impairment.
Apply your theoretical knowledge in a variety of settings through multiple practical placements. You will have the opportunity to complete placements in rural and Indigenous communities, as well as overseas.
JCU Speech Pathology (Honours) graduates all develop research skills and are equipped with the advanced knowledge and skills required to excel in their field and change lives.
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About JCU's Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) in Queensland
You understand just how crucial communication is to human development and individual success. Your Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) degree (similar to Bachelor of Speech Therapy) from JCU will qualify you to assess, diagnose and manage significant speech and swallowing impairments.
A Speech Pathology Degree That Gains You Experience
Develop high-level skills necessary to merge theory with real-world situations throughout your speech pathologist degree. Work with real clients in professional placements under the supervision of caring professionals dedicated to your success. Experience a diverse range of scenarios during your placements when you assess, diagnose, treat and manage people with communication and swallowing difficulties.
You will have the opportunity to help a child who cannot be understood, or assist an adult in overcoming a swallowing disorder. You could help patients restore their voice after cancer surgery or work with those who find it difficult to swallow because of neurological disorders. Your Bachelor of Speech Pathology in Queensland (Honours) will equip you to work with people from diverse backgrounds and from socioeconomic statuses.
Study Speech Pathology and Learn Transferable Skills
Build a highly adaptable skillset and find employment in a variety of work contexts throughout Australia and overseas with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). Learn adept skills in researching and evaluating data and use these skills to solve medical problems. Reach out to children and adults from various cultures and economic conditions.
Become an accomplished communicator with the ability to express your thoughts, and empower others to express theirs. You will learn how to assess a client’s needs and apply your expert knowledge to provide a solution.
A Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) That Leads to a Bright Future
Be ready to use speech therapy degree level skills to help people overcome their limitations and challenges. In addition, build specific skills working with rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
As a JCU graduate, you will be career-ready with strong analytical and clinical skills. Small class sizes and personalised support prepare you to be ready today, for tomorrow. Your extensive practical experience combined with a thorough understanding of the theoretical aspects of speech pathology will put you at the forefront of your field.
Learn how to connect with others in an empathetic and effective way as you study your speech pathology degree. Advance your own communication skills so you can work with clients, colleagues, and the community as a facilitator and leader.
Study Speech Pathology (Honours) and Make a Difference
A speech therapy degree from JCU will help you build a bright future for yourself and for others. With your accredited degree, you are qualified to work in early intervention, in community or mental health services, and in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and universities.
See where a degree from JCU can take you and follow your passion to make a positive change.
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Begin a life-changing career helping patients overcome communication and swallowing difficulties.
JCU Speech Pathology graduates are equipped with specialised, job-ready skills to meet the unique needs of tropical, rural, and Indigenous communities.
JCU Speech Pathology graduates have specialist skills and work with children and adults to promote speech and swallowing improvement.
Graduates pursue careers in various areas including education settings, hospitals, community health centres, nursing homes, child care, mental health services, disability services, and private practice.
This course is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for Practicing Membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded]
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 71409 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia (Provisional Accreditation of 2 years). |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Health Education. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. An overall IELTS of 7.0 with a minimum writing score of 6.0; speaking score of 8.0; reading and listening score of 7.0. For registration with Speech Pathology Australia where English is not your first language applicants must submit results of the Occupational English Test (OET) taken within the last 12 months with grades of at least 3 As and 1B on the OET test. |
Additional selection requirements | Students will be eligible to be offered a position in the Research Honours major by the Academic Head if they have achieved a GPA of 5.0 all level 1 and level 2 subjects listed in the course structure. Students who are not offered a position in the Research Honours major, or are offered a position in the Research Honours major but decline this offer, will continue in the Professional Honours major for levels 3 and 4. |
Special admission requirements | A quota on entry into the Research Major may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Coursework Enrolment Policy. |
Post admission requirements | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | The James Cook University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) will prepare graduates to meet the Competency-Based Occupational Standards (CBOS: 2011) for speech pathology, as defined by Speech Pathology Australia. On successful completion of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1
BM1051:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 1
SL1001:03 Foundations of Speech Pathology
SL1002:03 Foundations of Linguistics and Phonology
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology: from Brain to Practice
Teaching Period 2
BM1052:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 2
HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
SL1004:03 Linguistic Development
Level 2
Teaching Period 1
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals
SL2006:03 Speech Development and Impairment
SL2011:03 Speech Pathology Clinical Processes A
Teaching Period 2
SL2002:03 Language Development and Impairment
SL2003:03 Acquired Speech Impairments
SL2012:03 Speech Pathology Clinical Processes B
SL2013:03 Topics in Focus in Speech Pathology 1
OPTIONS
Select a Major from Table A
TABLE A (Majors)
Type of major | Single |
Credit points in major | 48 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | Only available full time | |
Townsville | Only available full time Students must have obtained a GPA of not less than 5.00, calculated across all level 1 and level 2 subjects listed in the course structure. |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or 6 years part-time (levels 1 and 2 may be completed part-time however levels 3 and 4 must be completed full-time) |
Maximum time to complete | 7 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete all level 1 and level 2 subjects before attempting any level 3 subject. Must successfully complete all level 3 subjects before attempting any level 4 subject. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Coursework Enrolment Policy. |
Special assessment requirements | At the discretion of the College Dean, students may be required to undertake a prescribed English language test to ensure that they have an acceptable level of English language proficiency, including at least at the level required to be admitted to the course, to safely participate in professional experience placements. Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 18 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 15 credit points of credit may be granted at level 3 or 4. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BSpPath(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion and have successfully completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Certificate of Higher Education. Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD35,280.00
Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependants accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.
JCU offers pathway study options if you don't meet the academic of English language requirements for direct entry into your preferred JCU degree, or if you want to enhance your career prospects.
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Real stories
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Student
Nicole Dunn
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Speech Pathologists go through the human lifespan. You can get jobs in paediatrics – right from when babies are born, all the way through to palliative care. There’s so many different places we can work, and we’re in really high demand, especially in rural areas.
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Lecturer
Jacqueline Lim
Speech Pathology
We have a unique focus on preparing graduates to work in rural and remote locations. Many of our graduates thoroughly enjoy the opportunities the course provides to experiencing the complexities and joys of rural and remote practice, and many choose to work in regional Australia after graduation.