Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Speech and language therapy graduates register with the HCPC and work with children and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in NHS, schools, care homes and private practice.

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Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 34,599
Staff Ratio: 19.0:1
International: 45.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 66.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: Fee not confirmed; Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 88.15If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, English other than EAL, Health and Human Development, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology or Texts and Traditions equals 5 aggregate points per study. A study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 20 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 88.15If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, English other than EAL, Health and Human Development, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology or Texts and Traditions equals 5 aggregate points per study. A study score of 35 in English as an Additional Language equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 20 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Higher Education Studies Completion of at least two semesters of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education or similar, or completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) in any discipline. Second year entry Completion of at least two Higher Education semesters in one of the following courses at Victoria University: Bachelor of Health Science (HBHL) Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy (HCPT) Bachelor of Nursing (HBNB) Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (HBMA) Bachelor of Human Nutrition (HBNT) Note: Meeting the minimum requirement for entry to second year does not guarantee entry. Places are limited and applicants will be competitively ranked based on their course WAM in their first two semesters of Higher Education study. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VET Studies Completion of a relevant Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in the Health, and /or Community Services pathways or similar. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Senior Secondary Studies Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English, plus a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (any), Psychology, Sociology, Texts and Traditions, Health and Human Development, or LOTE (any). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology or Texts and Traditions. | Current Year 12 graduates NDIS checks Students must hold a valid NDIS worker screening check for their aged care placement. Applications for Victorian NDIS worker screening checks are made online directly to the Victorian Government. For more information please click this link - https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Fitness for Practice Students must meet the inherent requirements https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/inherent-requirements and be prepared to declare their fitness for practice on admission. Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate and a record of immunisation, Other professional practice requirements Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate. Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such the requirements may change. Immunisations Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated and/or immune for the DoH specified preventable diseases, which is completed through blood testing for antibodies and/or a vaccination being given to be eligible for professional placements as part of this course. Flu vax to be completed yearly. For more information visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers Recent Year 12 graduates NDIS checks Students must hold a valid NDIS worker screening check for their aged care placement. Applications for Victorian NDIS worker screening checks are made online directly to the Victorian Government. For more information please click this link - https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Fitness for Practice Students must meet the inherent requirements https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/inherent-requirements and be prepared to declare their fitness for practice on admission. Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate and a record of immunisation, Other professional practice requirements Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate. Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such the requirements may change. Immunisations Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated and/or immune for the DoH specified preventable diseases, which is completed through blood testing for antibodies and/or a vaccination being given to be eligible for professional placements as part of this course. Flu vax to be completed yearly. For more information visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers Applicants with Higher Education study NDIS checks Students must hold a valid NDIS worker screening check for their aged care placement. Applications for Victorian NDIS worker screening checks are made online directly to the Victorian Government. For more information please click this link - https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Fitness for Practice Students must meet the inherent requirements https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/inherent-requirements and be prepared to declare their fitness for practice on admission. Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate and a record of immunisation, Other professional practice requirements Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate. Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such the requirements may change. Immunisations Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated and/or immune for the DoH specified preventable diseases, which is completed through blood testing for antibodies and/or a vaccination being given to be eligible for professional placements as part of this course. Flu vax to be completed yearly. For more information visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers Applicants with VET study NDIS checks Students must hold a valid NDIS worker screening check for their aged care placement. Applications for Victorian NDIS worker screening checks are made online directly to the Victorian Government. For more information please click this link - https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Fitness for Practice Students must meet the inherent requirements https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/inherent-requirements and be prepared to declare their fitness for practice on admission. Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate and a record of immunisation, Other professional practice requirements Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate. Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such the requirements may change. Immunisations Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated and/or immune for the DoH specified preventable diseases, which is completed through blood testing for antibodies and/or a vaccination being given to be eligible for professional placements as part of this course. Flu vax to be completed yearly. For more information visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers Applicants with work and life experience NDIS checks Students must hold a valid NDIS worker screening check for their aged care placement. Applications for Victorian NDIS worker screening checks are made online directly to the Victorian Government. For more information please click this link - https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements Fitness for Practice Students must meet the inherent requirements https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/inherent-requirements and be prepared to declare their fitness for practice on admission. Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate and a record of immunisation, Other professional practice requirements Students will be notified at enrolment of additional professional practice requirements including: appropriate uniform/attire, equipment, travel, First Aid certificate. Please note that the University must comply with any pre-placement requirements mandated by placement sites and any Federal or Victorian Government health mandates. As such the requirements may change. Immunisations Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated and/or immune for the DoH specified preventable diseases, which is completed through blood testing for antibodies and/or a vaccination being given to be eligible for professional placements as part of this course. Flu vax to be completed yearly. For more information visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-healthcare-workers

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 34,599; Total students
Staff Ratio: 19:1; Students per staff
International Students: 45%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students34,599

Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1

International Students45%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 66%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)