Bachelor of Speech Pathology

About the course

Flinders’ Bachelor of Speech Pathology prepares you to assess, diagnose and manage communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. You’ll study in a contemporary allied health environment with interprofessional learning alongside other health disciplines, building client-centred and culturally responsive practice. The degree includes practical experience and draws on Flinders’ long-standing strengths in speech pathology education and research in undergraduate speech pathology.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting children and adults with communication and swallowing needs across diverse settings. Career pathways include work in hospitals and health services, schools and education support, community health organisations and private practice, often within multidisciplinary teams. The course builds professional skills for client assessment, therapy planning and evidence-informed practice, leading to careers as a speech pathologist in bachelor-level speech pathology.

Living Costs in Adelaide**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)