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Communication is central to human interactions. The Hearing, Speech and Communication major focuses on speech, language and hearing acquisition, and ways in which human communication develops and can be disrupted over the lifespan.
About this major
The Hearing, Speech and Communication major offers an integrated understanding of the linguistic, psychological, acoustic, neurological and anatomical bases of human communication.
It provides a strong foundation for further studies in Speech Pathology (offered as both a bachelor or a master’s degrees) or Clinical Audiology (master’s degree only). It also complements the training of students in medical and health professions, education, linguistics, counselling, engineering, music and any students interested in hearing, speech and communication.
Both the Hearing, Speech and Communication major and minor are available within the Handbook for Interdisciplinary Studies, under Table S (shared pool) options.
Prescribed Course of Study
Hearing, Speech and Communication Major (48 credit points)
Year 1
Speech Science
Linguistics and Phonetics
Year 2
Neuroscience of Hearing
Human Communication Development
Audiology 1
Year 3
Neuroscience of Hearing II
Topics in Neuropsychology
Audiology 2
Hearing, Speech and Communication Minor (36 credit points)
Year 1
Speech Science
Linguistics and Phonetics
Year 2
Neuroscience of Hearing
Human Communication Development
Year 3
Neuroscience of Hearing II
Audiology 1
Please Note. These sample progressions are meant as an example only. Depending on unit prerequisites, students may be able to complete some units in a different sequence to that displayed above.
Graduate opportunities
Graduates with a Hearing, Speech and Communication major have a strong foundation for further studies across health and education professions, including postgraduate studies in Speech Pathology or Audiology.
Graduates may also consider work in the disability support sector, aged care, technical writing in medicine and health, research, TESOL, and in special education roles.
Career pathways
Courses that offer this major
The course information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.
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