Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Help others find their voice, 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 to improve a persons abilities, they also work to improve quality of life. Launch your career in this rewarding field of health with La Trobes Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). Youll 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. Youll also learn how to improve speech pathology services and policies by tackling a fourth-year industry project or research thesis.
Structure
Total of 480 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
- HCS1FSP Foundations In Speech Pathology
- HLT1FPC Foundations Of Professional Communication
- HLT1HDD Health And Wellbeing Of People With Developmental Disabilities
- HBS1HBA Human Biosciences A
- ANA1001 Introduction To Human Anatomy
- HLT1RAE Research And Evidence In Practice
- PHE1UHW Understanding Health And Wellbeing
- HCS2ACW Analysing And Combining Words
- HBS2ANS Anatomy And Neurophysiology For Speech And Swallowing
- HCS2CAS Communication And Swallowing Across The Lifespan
- HLT2IEP Integrating Evidence Into Practice
- HCS2ICR Introduction To Clinical Reasoning
- HCS2ISP Introduction To Speech Pathology Practice
- HCS2SFC Sound For Communication
- HCS2TAC Techniques For Analysing Communication
- HCS3CPA Clinical Practice A
- HCS3CPB Clinical Practice B
- HCS3SAC Service And Context
- HCS3AIA Assessment And Intervention A
- HCS3AIB Assessment And Intervention B
- HCS4AIC Assessment And Intervention C
- HCS4001 Clinical Practice C
- HLT4PPP Project Planning And Preparation
- HLT4RPP Research Project Planning
- HCS4PPP Preparation For Speech Pathology Practice
- HLT4HIP Honours Industry Project
- HLT4HRP Honours Research Project
- HCS4002 Clinical Practice D
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - 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.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4). One of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Personal Development, Heath and Physical Education (Band 3).
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - 7.5 < 7.0 - 7.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bendigo | International: $196,000 | No |
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| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $196,000 | No |
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