About the Course

Knowledge and skills in problem solving, communication, lifelong learning, ethical standards and valuing difference are emphasised and developed throughout the degree. You will acquire the theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and provide intervention for children and adults affected by communication and swallowing difficulties. For example, brain injuries can result in difficulties understanding or producing language, slurred and imprecise speech, and changes to cognition such as attention, memory and personality. As part of your studies, you will learn with technology used by Speech Pathologists. For example, technology for hearing screening assessments and understanding acoustic signals of speech and voice production. During the first year of the degree you will develop foundation knowledge in the areas of anatomy, physiology and biopsychosocial issues that can affect people’s health, swallowing, speech and language ability. The second year of study focuses on human communication science, clinical science in speech pathology, and research methods. You will also have opportunities to learn with your allied health peers from areas like physiotherapy and podiatry in the UniSA Community Clinics. Enjoy activities focused on a simulated telepractice environment where you will learn together about each discipline to deliver collaborative, quality care through clinical case scenarios. Practice-based learning is a strong focus, particularly during the third and fourth years of the program where you will be able to complete clinical placements in the UniSA Community Clinics and in professional practice settings including community, hospital, aged care and early years settings and schools.

Institute Ranking

"#295 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #17 in Australia"

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