About the course

Over the four years of the Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours (BSLP(Hons)) degree, you will gain the knowledge and skills to assist a wide variety of people with communication and swallowing disorders. UC students are able to utilise excellent on-site resources including clinics and research facilities.

　　The BSLP(Hons) is a highly regarded, professional degree accredited by Te Kāhui Kaiwhakatikatika Reo Kōrero o Aotearoa New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA).

　　You have the opportunity to work with people of all ages at clinics on campus, nationally, and overseas.

　　Fieldwork accounts up to 50% of your coursework depending on year of study.

　　We have a speech and language pathology clinic on campus and the opportunity to go on placement to speech-language therapy clinics at hospitals, schools, and other facilities nationwide and overseas.

　　You will learn skills to help with client assessment, and the planning, management, and evaluation of therapy programmes.

　　Graduates work with children with autism or language delays, helping stroke patients relearn speech and swallowing, developing new communication devices and tests, building their own private practices, and more. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Christchurch

　　

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