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AUD 25000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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8

IELTS

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67%

Min GPA

Program Overview

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

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 that total 910 hours in schools, hospitals, nursing homes and the Southern Cross University Health Clinics at our Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses.

 

Optional major: Indigenous Health
This optional major can be studied at Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses and offers students the opportunity to build theoretical and practical capabilities in cultural protocols and Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Embedded placement opportunities equip graduates with the professional skills required to contribute to the improvement of health and social outcomes in Australian communities.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2026

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    8 IELTS Score
    67% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    25000

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    We are excited to introduce the Gold Coast New Student Grants, designed to support international students commencing their studies in 2025. We are pleased to share the key details and campaign resources with you.


    Key Details:

    • 250 grants available for new international students
    • $1,000 cash grant to assist with visa fees, accommodation, and living expenses
    • Open to students commencing studies between 1 May–30 November 2025
    • Students must enrol in an Experience Gold Coast member institution for at least 24 academic weeks
    • Applications open 11 February – 30 June 2025 (or until all grants are allocated)


    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Must be a new student arriving from offshore with a valid Student Visa (subclass 500)
    • Must enrol at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks (including packaged offers/multiple courses)
    • Must have a course commencement date between 1 May–30 November 2025
    • Must submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions (view full terms and conditions here)
       

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