This degree prepares you for professional practice as speech pathologist, and is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. You will be involved in the study and treatment of communication disorders in both children and adults, including problems with speaking, comprehension, reading, writing, voice problems and stuttering. Students will be involved in the study and treatment of communication disorders in both children and adults, and will learn from the leaders in speech pathology.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) are qualified to work as speech pathologists. Speech pathologists work in diverse settings (hospitals, private practice, schools and early childhood services) to assess and treat individuals who may present with a wide variety of communication disorders.