Study Speech Pathology in October - Southern Cross University

Build skills that transform lives through communication.

Speech pathologists play a pivotal role in healthcare, helping children and adults overcome acquired or congenital challenges in speech, fluency, voice, language, and swallowing. Every day, they bring hope, confidence, and real change to the people they serve.

Our Bachelor of Speech Pathology is fully accredited by Speech Pathology Australia, ensuring you graduate with the industry-standard skills and knowledge to excel from day one.

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Apply now to study in October and join a university that's transforming tomorrow.

“I chose speech pathology because I knew I wanted to work with children... I did some work experience, totally fell in love with it and haven't looked back since.”

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Speech pathologists assess and treat adults and children exhibiting acquired or congenital disorders of speech, fluency, voice, language, swallowing and multimodal communication.

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Know what you want to study? Applications are now open, transform your tomorrow and begin uni in October. Applying is simple and free.

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Open Day at Southern Cross University is a perfect opportunity to discover which courses spark your interest and the campus or study mode that works best for you.

Why study Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University?

One of the best clinical lab facilities in Australia

Health clinics on-campus provide safe and supervised environments for practicums

Professional placement opportunities

Extensive hours of professional placement and a paediatric clinic on campus

Strong demand

Strong career prospects with growing demand for speech pathologists

Speech Pathology students Scott Krumin, Leia Wilton and supervisor Dr Kirstine Shrubsole

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Sarah studies Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University

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We’re always looking for a better way to do things. That’s why we’re delivering our courses in six-week terms.

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The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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