University programs

Speech Pathology Australia (the Association) is recognised by the Federal Government of Australia, Department of Education, Skills and Employment, as well as the National Alliance of Self Regulating Health Professions (NASRHP) as the professional body which represents speech pathologists in Australia.

As a member of NASRHP, the Association must meet the benchmark standards for regulation and accreditation of speech pathology degree programs in Australia.

Current university programs

The Australian university programs currently offering speech pathology degrees are listed below, including their accreditation classification and the term of current accreditation. Further information about University Accreditation, the Accreditation Process, and Accreditation Fees is available on separate pages of this website:

Please note that students who graduate from a program with provisional, provisional with conditions, conditional or full accreditation will be eligible for certified practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

You can also listen to a member of the Speech Pathology Australia staff discuss the accreditation process and what the various classifications mean, particularly for people who are considering the various university options (choose to watch the video below or listen to the audio-only).

University overview for prospective students.

State City University Program Accreditation Classification Current Accreditation Term Expiry Next Accreditation Review Commences
ACT *Canberra University of Canberra Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2026  Late 2025 - early 2026
NSW Sydney Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (+/- Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2025 Late 2024 - early 2025
NSW Albury Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2024 Program in phase-out.
NSW *Albury Charles Sturt University Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2025 Late 2024 – early 2025
NSW Sydney Macquarie University Master of Speech and Language Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2027 Late 2026 – early 2027
NSW Coffs Harbour Southern Cross University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process 
NSW Newcastle University of Newcastle Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2024 Feb 2024
NSW Sydney University of Sydney Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (+/- Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2024 Nov 2023
NSW Sydney University of Sydney Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2024 Nov 2023
NSW Sydney University of Technology Sydney Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2027 Late 2026 – early 2027
NSW Sydney Western Sydney University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (+/- Honours) Provisional 31 Dec 2025 Early - mid 2025
NT *Darwin Charles Darwin University Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy Provisional with conditions 8 May 2025 July 2024
NT *Darwin Charles Darwin University Master of Speech and Language Therapy Provisional with conditions 8 May 2025 July 2024
QLD Brisbane Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (+/- Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2025 Late 2024 – early 2025
QLD Rockhampton Central Queensland University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2024 Dec 2023 
QLD Brisbane Griffith University Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2024 Oct 2023
QLD Townsville James Cook University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Full Accreditation 5 Sept 2028 Late 2027 - early 2028
QLD Gold Coast Southern Cross University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2026 Late 2025 - early 2026
QLD Brisbane University of Queensland Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2024 Sept 2023
QLD Brisbane University of Queensland Master of Speech Pathology Studies Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2024 Sept 2023
QLD Ipswich University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Qualifying N/A April 2025
SA Adelaide Flinders University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (+/- Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2027 Late 2026 – early 2027
SA Adelaide Flinders University Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2027 Late 2026 – early 2027
 SA Renmark, Mount Gambier, Port Pirie Flinders University  Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (Speech Pathology) Qualifying  N/A  TBC
SA Adelaide University of Adelaide Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Provisional 1 October 2026 Late 2025 - early 2026
SA Adelaide University of South Australia Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Provisional 31 Dec 2025 Late 2024 – early 2025
TAS Launceston, Burnie and Hobart* University of Tasmania Master of Speech Pathology Provisional 8 August 2026 Late 2025
VIC Melbourne Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (+/- Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2025 Late 2024 – early 2025
 VIC Geelong  Deakin University  Master of Speech Pathology   Qualifying  N/A  Program in development
VIC Gippsland, Ballarat, Berwick* Federation University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Qualifying N/A Early 2024
VIC Gippsland, Ballarat, Berwick* Federation University Master of Speech Pathology Provisional 3 May 2025 Early 2024
VIC Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo La Trobe University Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Speech Pathology Conditional Accreditation 31 Dec 2023 Program in phase-out. No new enrolments.
VIC Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo La Trobe University Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 13 October 2028 Late 2027
VIC Melbourne (Bundoora) La Trobe University  Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Provisional 13 October 2026 Late 2025
VIC Bendigo La Trobe University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Provisional with conditions 13 October 2026 Late 2025
VIC Melbourne University of Melbourne Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2027 Late 2026 – early 2027
VIC Melbourne Victoria University Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences / Master of Speech Pathology Qualifying N/A Accreditation in progress
VIC Melbourne Victoria University Master of Speech Pathology Qualifying N/A Accreditation in progress
WA Perth Curtin University Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours) Provisional 31 Dec 2024 Sept 2023
WA Perth Curtin University Master of Speech Pathology Conditional Accreditation 31 Dec 2024  Sept 2023
WA Perth Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (+/- Honours) Full Accreditation 31 Dec 2027 Late 2026 - early 2027
 *Online/flexible program delivery options available. Contact the university for details, especially regarding mandatory on-campus requirements.