Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences with the degree of Bachelor of Human Sciences

Speech, hearing and language professionals have the privilege of helping people to communicate with others. Human sciences professionals have a desire to improve people’s quality of life.

This interdisciplinary double degree is ideal for those who wish to develop a substantial skillset in both speech, hearing and general linguistics in preparation for a career in the community and allied health sectors. You’ll learn how human communication works from both technical and sociocultural perspectives, and about the impact of speech, language and hearing disorders on individuals throughout their lifetime. You’ll also develop your knowledge of the science of being human, giving you a unique set of skills with which to enter the growing health sector.

Key Features

• You’ll have access to one of the best equipped research and clinical environments in the world for speech, hearing, language and cognitive science.
• The human sciences component will develop your knowledge of the health sector, connecting experiences and information about human services and wellbeing with biology, psychology, linguistics, sociology, education and health.
• The linguistics component will develop your understanding of the production and perception of spoken language, such as the way we produce speech sounds using the vocal apparatus; the way the brain (via the ear) responds or fails to respond to different aspects of speech and language; how languages differ in the way they use speech; how language develops in children; the relationship between language and culture; and how computers can be used in speech, hearing and language analysis.
• You’ll have the opportunity to gain relevant workplace experience in a professional or community setting that's relevant to community and allied health.
• This course is a pathway into our clinical masters courses in speech pathology and audiology.

Suitable for

• Those who are interested in a career in the community and allied health sectors, but who have not yet decided on their specific direction.
• Students thinking about applying for the Master of Speech and Language Pathology at the completion of their undergraduate degree are required to have completed eight pre-requisite subjects which can be selected within this degree. Details of these subjects can be found here.
• Students thinking about a research career can apply for the Master of Research.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $39,900
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,662.50

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.