Courses required to become a Speech-Language Therapist in South Africa

This site currently lists 6 courses across 6 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Speech-Language Therapist: 6 Bachelor's Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Health & Medicine course category.

Where to study to become a Speech-Language Therapist in South Africa

The 6 institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Speech-Language Therapist. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Speech-Language Therapists (6)

6 courses across 6 universities lead toward a career as a Speech-Language Therapist, including the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Bachelor of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Speech-Language Therapist

6 courses

Universities (6)

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University logoTotal minimum 25 admission …
Stellenbosch University logoaggregate 60%
University of Cape Town logoAPS/FPS approx. 715 (Band A…
University of KwaZulu-Natal logo

Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy

UKZN · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 48-30 (min. 30)
University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 32+
University of the Witwatersrand logo

Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology

Wits · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 34+