Speech Pathology - M3008
Help people find their voice and improve their quality of life with Monash’s Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). Delivered at our Peninsula campus, this cutting-edge program combines early clinical immersion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on cultural and linguistic diversity.
Learn how to transform lives through communication. The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) equips you to assess and treat speech and language challenges across all ages. You’ll explore the science behind speech and language – diving into anatomy, physiology, linguistics, and human behaviour.
Study your way
From day one, you’ll learn through a hands-on approach, starting with simulated client interactions and progressing to real-world placements in hospitals, schools, aged care, disability services, and private practice. This early and diverse clinical experience builds confidence and competence before graduation.
Your studies will cover motor speech disorders, swallowing and voice, augmentative and alternative communication, and cultural responsiveness – preparing you to work effectively in multicultural and multilingual communities.
Why Study at Monash?
Monash offers a cutting-edge learning experience that blends early clinical immersion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on cultural and linguistic diversity. You’ll study at the Peninsula campus, alongside students in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and other allied health disciplines – building teamwork skills for integrated healthcare environments.
Our program is taught by leading clinicians and researchers who bring real-world insights and cutting-edge practices into the classroom. You’ll benefit from Monash’s strong reputation in health education and its network of clinical partners, including Alfred Health, Monash Health, Eastern Health, and Peninsula Health.
In your final year, you’ll complete a research or industry project, giving you the chance to explore topics that impact real-world speech pathology practice and policy.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
4 years (full time) |
Start date |
Semester one (February) |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (International students)
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.
All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.
Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:
All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:
If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.
The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.
Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.
Further information can be located at English language requirements.
International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.
All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.
You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:
*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.
You must satisfy the following additional requirements for this course:
Selection requirements
Extra requirements
Other
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects
If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).
- Other qualifications recognised by Monash:
If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.
This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.
These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).
Alternative pathways
If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.
Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
All other applicants apply directly to Monash using course code M3008
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$52,600
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 117403J
World rankings
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
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