CRICOS Code: 0100190

This program applies to students who commenced in 2021 or later. 

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Commencement Year 2020 - 4764.1 Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Students apply for entry to the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from Year 3, Spring of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology

The Honours program is available to high achieving students in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Honours is a key early step in the pathway to leadership and research within the profession without taking any longer to complete the degree. Students are invited for entry into the Honours program in year three of the combined degree. Students complete an honours thesis during the fourth year of the program, along-side the core units of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, including clinical placements. The thesis presents research that addresses current and topical speech pathology issues.

Study Mode

Four years full-time.

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Location

Campus	Attendance	Mode	Advice
Campbelltown Campus	Full Time	Internal	See above

 Accreditation

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology and the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) are registered with Speech Pathology Australia as qualifying courses and have not yet undergone accreditation evaluation. Both courses have been designed to meet the Competency-Based Occupational Standards of Speech Pathology Australia and accreditation is being sought.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Admission

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international/home/apply/admissions/entry_requirements

For programs that will lead to AHPRA registered careers and students studying Sport and Exercise Science and Speech Pathology, students are required to have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 7.0 in Speaking and Listening, and 6.5 in Writing and Reading or equivalents, in an acceptable language test.

International Office Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Student Compliance Information for all Health-Related Placements

Students must meet Western Sydney University program requirements as well as any special, legislated, or policy-mandated requirements.

Western Program Requirements

Visit the Special Requirements webpage for details about your course

Special Requirements

Mandatory NSW Health student placement policy requirements

To be able to undertake placement in any NSW Health facility you must be assessed as compliant with NSW Health student placement policy in the first year of your course, regardless of when you expect to go on your first placement. Access and read the NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet

NSW Student Compliance Information Booklet

Please ensure that you

1. Find your existing National Police Check or apply for one

2. Gather documentary evidence of your vaccination history

3. Print and compete all relevant NSW Health forms relevant to the campus you are enrolled at or online enrolment requirements

4. Follow booklet instructions on how to have your compliance documents assessed by NSW health staff.

International students have additional requirements: the link to the booklet will inform you of these requirements.

School Requirements

Contact your School for further details regarding your School’s requirements, if any, such as

• If you live outside of NSW or Australia and need to meet your state, territory or country’s compliance requirements
• If you need to meet different state, territory or country compliance requirements.
• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) or other state equivalent, valid for your entire course.
• Current approved first aid certificate valid for your entire course - approved course providers can be found at the Government Training website
• http://training.gov.au
• Other non-health related requirements
• Student Compliance Resources are also available on the Placements Hub web page

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/learning_futures/home/placements_hub/placements_hub/student_compliance

Program Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which includes the subjects listed below.

[Note: Students enrol in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology and apply for entry to the Honours program from Year 3, Spring]

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Autumn session		Credit Points
PUBH 1006	Population Health and Society	10
HLTH 1010	Professional Health Competencies	10
NATS 1009	Human Anatomy and Physiology 1	10
REHA 1005	Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
COMM 1007	Communication in Health	10
HLTH 1012	Evidence in Health	10
NATS 1010	Human Anatomy and Physiology 2	10
REHA 1006	Communication and Mealtime Foundations	10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Autumn session
PUBH 2005	Culture, Diversity and Health	10
HLTH 2024	Research Methods in Health	10
REHA 2018	Elements of Language: Analysis and Application	10
REHA 2017	Communication Changes Across the Lifespan	10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
REHA 2016	Hearing, Speech and Swallowing Science	10
REHA 2019	Optimising Communication for Adults	10
REHA 2020	Optimising Communication for Children	10
BEHV 1014	Psychology and Health	10
	Credit Points	40
Year 3
1H session
REHA 3049	Speech Pathology Practice 1	10
	Credit Points	10
Autumn session
BEHV 2002	Brain and Behaviour	10
REHA 3046	Optimising Mealtimes Across the Lifespan	10
REHA 3048	Speech Pathologists Working with Children, Families and Communities	10
	Credit Points	30
2H session
REHA 3050	Speech Pathology Practice 2	10
	Credit Points	10
Spring session
PUBH 3023	Evidence in Professional Reasoning	10
REHA 3045	Communication Access in Communities	10
REHA 3047	Speech Pathologists Working with Adults, Families and Communities	10
	Credit Points	30
Year 4
1H session
REHA 4027	Innovative Speech Pathology Practice	10
REHA 4028	Speech Pathology Practice 3	10
REHA 4031	Honours Research 1	20
	Credit Points	40
2H session
REHA 4030	Speech Pathology Professional Issues	10
REHA 4029	Speech Pathology Practice 4	10
REHA 4032	Honours Research 2	20
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	320