Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Health and welfare

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology prepares you for entry into professional speech pathology practice. Topics covered include phonetics and linguistics, audiology and neurology, working alongside and interacting with students from other health disciplines. As well as taking advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities, you will receive hands on experience via clinical placements in schools, hospitals, nursing homes and the Southern Cross University Health Clinics at our Gold Coast and Coffs Harbou

Official
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF 7
Campus
Coffs Harbour
NSW · +2 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 085520F

Course overview

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology prepares you for entry into professional speech pathology practice. Topics covered include phonetics and linguistics, audiology and neurology, working alongside and interacting with students from other health disciplines. As well as taking advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities, you will receive hands on experience via clinical placements in schools, hospitals, nursing homes and the Southern Cross University Health Clinics at our Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. English proficiency is a requirement for all students. Applicants who do not meet Rule 2 English Language Proficiency Requirements must demonstrate English language proficiency by: Achieving an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 8.0 overall and a minimum score of 8.0 in each of the four components; or Achieving an International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification. 2. Year-12-equivalent qualification meeting the course's indicative entry score; prerequisites and English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 8

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    English proficiency is a requirement for all students. Applicants who do not meet Rule 2 English Language Proficiency Requirements must demonstrate English language proficiency by: Achieving an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 8.0 overall and a minimum score of 8.0 in each of the four components; or Achieving an International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Year-12-equivalent qualification meeting the course's indicative entry score; prerequisites and English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Coffs Harbour——$26,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Gold Coast——$26,000per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Coffs Harbour

    Primary

    Coffs Harbour Education Campus, Hogbin Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW

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  • Gold Coast

    Southern Cross Drive, BILINGA, QLD, 4225, BILINGA, QLD

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  • Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga

    Gold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Speech Pathologyscu.edu.au
  2. Southern Cross Universityscu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Student Guide 2026Official source
  5. Admission requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University: Fees & Entry Requirements