Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

About the course

Learn to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. The program blends inquiry-based learning, simulation and supervised clinical placements in settings such as hospitals, schools, private practice and UQ’s Speech Pathology Clinic. You’ll build culturally responsive, evidence-based intervention skills to support speech, language, voice, fluency, cognition and swallowing. This is an undergraduate honours degree in Speech Pathology.

Career outcome

Graduates can work as speech pathologists supporting people with communication and swallowing needs, from infants to older adults. Employment spans hospitals, community and disability services, schools and education settings, rehabilitation services, aged care, private practice and multidisciplinary health teams. Roles focus on assessment, therapy planning and delivery, advocacy and client/family education using evidence-based approaches. This Bachelor (Honours) degree prepares you for professional practice in Speech Pathology.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)