What are the Academic Calendar changes to SPYH in 2024?
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What calendar layer will the program be using for 2024 intakes?
In 2024 the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) (SPYH) will follow the Trimester Academic Calendar.
A Trimester is a study period that occurs three times during the year. Each Trimester is of equal length (14 weeks) and includes a 2-week flexible learning period (these are weeks that contain no new teaching content, but there is an expectation that students will still be engaged with other aspects of study, which may include catching up, revision, and assessment progression/submission).
The first Trimester study period for postgraduate public health programs start in January 2024.
Visit the Academic Calendar and Important Dates page for more information on key dates or to download a copy of the Trimester Calendar.
When can I start my program?
For the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) (SPYH) program you can apply to start in Trimester 1 (January) only.
Are all courses taught in each study period?
Not all courses are offered in every study period.
Recommended enrolment patterns are provided in the program handbook. These patterns have been developed to build your foundational knowledge and ensures you meet pre-requisite requirements when completing subsequent courses.
When will the 2024 Handbook be available?
The handbook will be released prior to enrolment opening for 2024 courses.
Can I accelerate my program and finish my degree quicker?
For the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), if you are studying full-time there is no option to accelerate through the program any faster than the recommended enrolment pattern due to the program undergoing professional accreditation by Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
If you are studying part-time, you will find options to distribute your study load more evenly throughout the year. If you would like to vary your part time enrolment pattern, you must consult with the Speech Pathology Program Director to ensure appropriate courses are selected and all program rules are met.
You may slow down or pause studying when other life commitments need prioritising. If you decide to take a Leave of Absence, you are permitted up to a maximum of 18-month gap when completing practice education/clinical education courses to ensure recency of clinical knowledge and skills. To do this you will need to inform both the Program Director and Practice Education Coordinator in Speech Pathology.
Am I required to study in every study period with this layer?
No! There is no obligation to study in all three trimesters.
Subject to availability of courses, and enrolment requisites, you may be able to enrol in four courses in one trimester and four courses in another trimester and then use the third trimester as a break.
Alternatively, you may want to spread your enrolment load across the year and take fewer courses in each trimester. This might help you to balance work, study, family, and other commitments.
A part-time pathway is available if you want to do fewer courses across the year.
If you are considering full or part time study, an international student, or receiving Centrelink benefits you can access more information on full-time study.
What makes the new Trimester calendar layer for my program better?
The Trimester calendar offers a great deal of flexibility to allow you to speed up or slow down your studies. It also allows you to study in all three trimesters in a calendar year and still have a break (approx. 6 weeks) in your studies over the end of year holiday period.
Will I have to do any courses in another calendar layer?
No, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) program will only be studying in the Trimester calendar layer in 2024.
How do pathway timings match up with entry into this program?
This program will align with the Associate Degree of Allied Health pathway timings.
The Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) is another pathway into the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). TPP is offered in the Block calendar. Please see below alignment between completion of TPP and commencing a program being offered in the Trimester calendar:
| Complete TPP | Commence Program taught in Trimesters | ||
| Block 1 2024 | 1 March | ||
| Block 2 2024 | 26 April | ||
| Block 3 2024 | 21 June | ||
| Block 4 2024 | 16 August | ||
| Block 5 2024 | 11 October | Trimester 1 2025 | 20 January |
| Block 6 2024 | 6 December | ||
If you are a First Nations student and complete the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP) you can commence in the following Trimester after completing IHEPP. Please note, IHEPP will be taught in Trimesters 1 and 3 from 2024.
Please note, places within this program are limited by quota. Meeting entry requirements through the completion of a UniSQ pathway does not guarantee admission. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
I am a current student, what does this change mean for my program?
We anticipate there will be minimal changes to your enrolment pattern. In 2024 you will enrol in the Trimester Academic Calendar.
Will the School provide more information about my program’s transition into the new academic calendar?
We will email you with further information about your program’s move to the new Academic Calendar prior to enrolments opening for 2024.
Please visit the School of Health and Medical Sciences Portal for more information.
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