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:

For more information about the various accreditation classifications and what these terms mean, please see pages 9-12 of Part 1 Regulations, standards and procedures. 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 or listen to the audio-only).

This thumbnail photograph is taken from the video that is graphic is linked. The video provides for prospective students regarding the accreditation process and what the various classifications mean.

State City University Program Accreditation Classification Current Accreditation Term Ends Other Information
ACT Canberra University of Canberra Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2025  
NSW Sydney Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2024
NSW Albury Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2023 No new student intake from 2021 onwards.
NSW Albury Charles Sturt University Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2024
NSW Sydney Macquarie University Master of Speech and Language Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2026  
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 Dec 2023  
NSW Sydney University of Sydney Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) Full Accreditation Dec 2023  
NSW Sydney University of Sydney Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2023  
NSW Sydney University of Technology Sydney Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2026  
NSW Sydney Western Sydney University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Provisional
Dec 2024
 
NT Darwin Charles Darwin University Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process.
NT Darwin Charles Darwin University Master of Speech and Language Therapy Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process.
QLD Brisbane Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2024
QLD Rockhampton Central Queensland University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Full Accreditation Dec 2023  
QLD Gold Coast Griffith University Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2023
QLD Brisbane Griffith University Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2023 No new student intake from 2021 onwards.
QLD Townsville James Cook University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Provisional Dec 2022  
QLD Gold Coast Southern Cross University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2025  
QLD Brisbane University of Queensland Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Full Accreditation Dec 2023  
QLD Brisbane University of Queensland Master of Speech Pathology Studies Full Accreditation Dec 2023  
QLD Ipswich University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Qualifying N/A Program commencing in 2023. Seeking accreditation for graduates of 2026 and 2027.
SA Adelaide Flinders University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2026  
SA Adelaide Flinders University Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2026  
SA Adelaide University of Adelaide Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Provisional
Dec 2024
Accreditation in process.
SA Adelaide University of South Australia Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Provisional
Dec 2024
 
TAS Launceston, Burnie and Hobart University of Tasmania Master of Speech Pathology Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process.
VIC Melbourne Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2024  
VIC Gippsland and Ballarat Federation University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process.
VIC Gippsland and Ballarat Federation University Master of Speech Pathology Provisional
Dec 2024
 
VIC Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo La Trobe University Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Speech Pathology Conditional Accreditation Dec 2023 No new student intake from 2021 onwards.
VIC Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo La Trobe University Master of Speech Pathology Conditional Accreditation Dec 2023 Accreditation in process.
VIC Melbourne (Bundoora) La Trobe University  Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process.
VIC Melbourne (Bendigo) La Trobe University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process.
VIC Melbourne University of Melbourne Master of Speech Pathology Full Accreditation Dec 2026  
VIC Melbourne Victoria University Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences / Master of Speech Pathology Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process.
VIC Melbourne Victoria University Master of Speech Pathology Qualifying N/A Accreditation in process.
WA Perth Curtin University Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours) Provisional Dec 2023  
WA Perth Curtin University Master of Speech Pathology Conditional Accreditation Dec 2023  
WA Perth Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Speech Pathology Honours Full Accreditation Dec 2026