Course Entry

> English Language requirements (Band 5)

> International students and internationally schooled applicants (other than those students schooled in a recognised country) are required to provide an English language test approved by ECU with a score equivalent to the following minimum requirements:

> IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.5 (with no individual band score less than 7.0), or

> Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 72 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

Note:

> English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date and additional requirements may apply in relation to acceptable number of test sittings.

> TOEFL iBT is not accepted from 26/07/23.

> Recognised countries for English language purposes are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the United States of America. The medium of instruction must be English.

> Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:

> Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;

Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*

Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;

University Preparation Course;

Indigenous University Orientation Course;*

Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*

AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or

Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

Course learning outcomes

> Apply broad discipline knowledge and theory to a range of speech pathology contexts.

> Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex communication and swallowing conditions.

> Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in complex speech pathology contexts.

> Use digital technologies to access and evaluate information and to enhance speech pathology practice.

> Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.

> Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including developing capabilities in delivering culturally secure services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.

> Work collaboratively to initiate social, sustainable and ethical practices to achieve positive client outcomes.

> Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and self-awareness for own learning.

Fees and Scholarships

> AUD $41,800 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee

> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

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