Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and language therapists provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.

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Skills

Common Degree/Major Names

BSc	Speech and Language Pathology
MSc	Speech and Language Sciences
BSc	Speech and Language Therapy

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Useful Skills

	Attention to Detail
	Creativity
	Data Manipulation
	Empathy
	Leadership
	Listening
	Note Taking
	Organisation
	Practical (working with your hands)
	Problem Solving
	Speaking (Verbal Communication)
	Staying Motivated / Working Hard
	Staying Positive (Resilience)

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Institution	Country	Campus Type	Size	Education Model	Selectivity
University of Melbourne	Austalia	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	The Melbourne curriculum enables students to explore their passions and strengths, while giving the flexibility to specialise when students are ready. We offer seven bachelors degrees in the Melbourne curriculum – arts, biomedicine, commerce, design, fine arts, music, and science – covering over 100 different study areas. We also offer specialist degrees in agriculture and oral health, where everything students study is structured for the chosen discipline. Students start with a three-year bachelors degree. Once completed, they can enter the workforce with a broad knowledge base and career-ready skills. Or, gain specialised knowledge via a graduate degree or in graduate research. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PubbNsh5zyQ	Merit based entry for UG. Students who receive IB score and meet prerequisite subjects are guaranteed an offer. No interview, reference letters, personal statement required.
Curtin University	Australia	Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	We are a global university recognised for innovation in learning and teaching, with our curriculum, learning experiences and delivery methods highly responsive to the changing needs of industry and careers. Our diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses provide you with the right skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to follow your passion and put it to work at Curtin.	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) - Some programs (like our quota health programs) have a high selective rate due to minimal places available. Other courses like arts and commerce are easier to achieve in admission in if the minimum score has been achieved.
Edith Cowan University	Australia, Sri Lanka	Suburban Campus City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	At ECU, we believe that human creativity, combined with the inspiration of learning, has the power to transform lives and create a better world. So we’ll prepare you by teaching you the skills we know industries and employers are looking for, such as creative thinking and problem-solving. We’ll encourage you to have a positive mindset, and to see problems as opportunities. Speaking of teaching, we’re also an established Australian leader in the quality of our teaching. It’s a big part of our values. And it’s why our graduates have rated us 5 stars for 17 years straight in the Good Universities Guide.	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Western Sydney University	Australia	Suburban Campus City Campus	Very Large Institution > 30,000	Research Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Queensland	Australia	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution > 30,000	You'll be inspired by passionate and engaging lecturers who are ready to empower you with the skills, confidence and knowledge you need to face a future of unknowns. At UQ, we're committed to enriching your studies and developing your employability to prepare you for a career you'll love. We support you to gain knowledge, leadership skills and adopt an innovative mindset.	Selective (25-50% admitted)
York University	Canada	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) Admission requirements vary by programs.
College of Wooster	USA	Suburban Campus	Small Institution <5000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Undergraduate Only Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Florida	USA	Rural Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Purdue University-Main Campus	USA	Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Tier one research institution in the U.S. Many opportunities for undergraduate research.	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of East Anglia (UEA)	UK	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
University of Essex	UK	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
The University of Sheffield	UK	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Researched Focused Institution	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)	Hong Kong	City Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated and Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
California State University, Long Beach	USA	Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model): Accessible, Practical, Affordable	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Trinity College Dublin	Ireland	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single or Joint honours focus (but with some flexibility in pathways, and opportunities to undertake electives in different disciplines).	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Reading	UK, Malaysia	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single subject and extensive joint honours	Not given by institution
City University London	UK	City Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	We offer a range of programmes aimed at equipping students for professional life.	Highly Selective (Business School), Selective, Somewhat Selective
University of Pittsburgh	USA	City Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Pitt is a public, research 1 institution.	Selective (25-50% admitted) Pitt has rolling admissions meaning the earlier you apply the better your chance of acceptance.
Boston University	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Subject focused, with a foundation in Liberal Arts. Students apply directly into their program of interest. They focus on their subject/major-specific courses beginning in their first semester, while also exploring other areas through Liberal Arts. Many students pursue more than one subject.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Southern California (USC)	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Northeastern University	USA	City Island Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Northeastern is a research university that emphasizes the application of knowledge in the real world.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Manchester	UK	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Single subject focus with some predefined combination/Joint Honours courses that combine complementary areas of study e.g. Engineering with Management	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Michigan State University	USA	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts with a heavy emphasis on research	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)

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