Overview 

Edith Cowan University’s Bachelor of Speech Pathology explores the scientific and clinical principles underlying human communication, voice production, and swallowing mechanisms. The curriculum covers speech acoustics, language development, neurological processes, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Developing this theoretical and clinical foundation is essential for assessing communication difficulties, diagnosing swallowing impairments, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve quality of life.

What You'll Learn

• Anatomy and physiology of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing systems

• Phonetics, speech acoustics, linguistics, and language acquisition principles

• Assessment and management of pediatric and adult speech-language disorders

• Neurological bases of communication, dysphagia, and acquired brain injury rehabilitation

• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies and clinical practice frameworks

Learning Outcomes 

Students will learn to assess speech, language, voice, and swallowing functions across diverse patient populations, while formulating evidence-based clinical management plans to treat communication and swallowing disorders. Additionally, they will apply linguistic and neurological principles to evaluate complex clinical presentations, as well as demonstrate professional clinical reasoning, ethical practice, and collaborative communication in healthcare settings.