A Speech/Language Therapist assists in the promotion of normal communication, as well as the identification, prevention, treatment, and management of a variety of developmental or acquired speech, language, and oral disorders.
Minimum Requirement
Write the NBTs AQL by 30 June
• An aggregate of at least 60% for the NSC or an equivalent qualification (excluding Life Orientation)
• Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences 50%
• At least TWO of the following THREE languages (Home Language or First Additional Language) 60%: English AND/OR Afrikaans AND/OR a third language
• Have the Clinical Visitation Form for Speech-Language Therapy completed and submit it by 31 July.
Admission requirements
For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.
Duration: 4 years
Where can I work with a bachelor’s in speech-language pathology?
Interpreter.
Recreation therapist.
Special education teacher.
English as a second language teacher.
Hearing aid dispenser.
Respite worker.
The skills and knowledge earned through a speech pathology bachelor’s qualify students to hold audiologist assistant positions in schools, hospitals, health clinics, early intervention centers, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and more.
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Speech Pathology & Audiology Jobs by Salary
Job Title | Range | Average |
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Job Title: Audiologist | Range: R359k – R451k (Estimated *) | Average: R399,940 |
Lecturer, Postsecondary / Higher Education | Range: R279k – R840k (Estimated *) | Average: R496,836 |