Course Content and Prerequisites
for the Speech and Language Therapy Program
What should you bring with you for your studies?
For the Bachelor’s Program in Speech and Language Therapy you need to have an interest in medical, therapeutic, and linguistic issues, as well as a passion for supporting people in various life situations. You enjoy working with people, communicate openly, and want to improve their quality of life in a lasting way.
The ability to work in a team, socio-emotional stability, and a willingness to continuously develop both professionally and personally are important prerequisites for this program. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
What you will learn during your studies
In the Speech and Language Therapy Bachelor’s Program, you will acquire in-depth medical, therapeutic, and scientific expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of language, speech, voice, and swallowing disorders, as well as hearing impairments. You will learn to provide individualized, evidence-based care to people of all ages.
At the beginning of the program, you’ll explore the medical and linguistic foundations of speech-language therapy. Anatomy, physiology, and linguistics form the foundation for more advanced topics such as audiology, phoniatrics, neurology, and pediatrics. Step by step, you will build on these to develop the skills needed for independent assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation.
The Program is complemented by scientific research as well as interprofessional and social-communication components. This enables you to make well-informed therapeutic decisions, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and continuously develop your professional practice.
What's next after earning a Bachelor's Degree?
Upon successful completion, you’ll be qualified to work as a speech-language therapist in various healthcare, social services, and educational institutions. At the same time, the Bachelor’s Degree opens the door to advanced Master’s Programs and a wide range of opportunities for professional specialization.
CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is the only university in Austria to offer a Master’s Program in Speech and Language Therapy. This allows you to deepen your professional expertise in a targeted manner and continue your academic career.
General information about the Program
For more information on admission requirements, training agreements, nostrification and recognition of qualifications, the admissions process, examination regulations and grading, ECTS credits, and the academic calendar, please refer to the General Study Information.
Current Courses
Current course - Speech and Language Therapy · Organisation form: Vollzeit
Help people rediscover their voices.
Start your Speech and Language Therapy Bachelor’s Degree at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences and support people on their journey towards better communication and a higher quality of life.
Jobs & Careers
Speech-language therapists work with people at various stages of life, helping them improve their communication skills and quality of life. With your Speech and Language Therapy Bachelor’s Degree, you’ll be qualified for a versatile healthcare profession and will work independently in prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation.
Fields of employment
After you graduate, a wide range of career opportunities will be open to you:
- Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and nursing, healthcare, and care facilities, supporting people with a wide range of speech-language therapy needs.
- Therapy and Rehabilitation Centers
Help people recover their language, speech, voice, or swallowing functions following illnesses or accidents, and improve their communication skills in the long term.
- Educational and Social Service Facilities
Support children, adolescents, and adults in educational and care facilities, helping them with their language development and communication skills.
- Private Practice
After completing your degree, you can also work as a freelance speech-language therapist and provide independent support to people in your own practice.
What you can expect in your future role
As a speech-language therapist, you assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and support people with language, speech, voice, and swallowing disorders, as well as hearing impairments. In doing so, you combine medical expertise with therapeutic skills and tailor your interventions to the needs of your patients.
Depending on your field of work, you’ll work independently or in collaboration with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. You’ll counsel family members, document the course of therapy, and help people strengthen their communication skills over the long term.
Your growth continues
With a Bachelor’s Degree, you meet the requirements for a Master’s Program. At CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, you can continue your academic career in the Master’s Program in Speech and Language Therapy and deepen your professional expertise in a targeted manner.
Professional experience and specialized fields of study open up additional opportunities for growth and the chance to build on your skills in therapy, research, or through an advanced Master’s Program.