BSc Speech-Language Pathology at University of Cape Town

The BSc Speech-Language Pathology leads to registration with the HPCSA as a speech-language therapist. The discipline addresses assessment and management of difficulties with speech, language, voice, fluency, communication and swallowing in people of all ages.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences  |  Duration: Four years full-time (five years for students who pass through the Fundamentals of Health Sciences Programme)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First-year courses include Speech and Hearing Sciences, Introduction to Psychology, Anatomy for Communication Sciences, Early Intervention, Human Communication Development, Introduction to Language Studies and Introduction to Sociolinguistics. Later years include Child Language, South African Sign Language and clinical speech therapy courses.

Career pathways

After a year's community service, graduates may practise independently as speech-language therapists, treating communication, voice, swallowing and fluency disorders.

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