The bachelor's degree programme in Speech and Language Therapy is the right choice for you if you are interested in communication, speech, language, voice, breathing, swallowing and hearing. Speech therapists help with speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders as well as communication, breathing and hearing problems in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics, kindergartens or independently in their own practice.
"If you would like to realise your career aspirations as a speech therapist, we will accompany you on your challenging training path and prepare you optimally for your future career in speech therapy through research-oriented teaching with a high practical component."
Nicole Feichtgraber, Programme Director
Bachelor's degree programme - 6 semesters
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies - BSc or B.Sc.
Professional qualification as a speech therapist
job-friendly****
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UAS Study Centre in Pinkafeld
German (required language level C2), some courses are held in English (minimum required language level B2).
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To study for a Bachelor's degree at our organisation, you must meet one of the following requirements:
DETAILS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BACHELOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
The University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's degree programme in Speech and Language Therapy accepts 15 applicants each year.
Application deadline: 31 March
Applications received by 31 March will be given priority in the admission procedure for the coming academic year. Registration takes place via the online application.
The admissions assessment consists of
*Dates are allocated and are not freely selectable
Subject to change without notice
In the case of multiple applications for the Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physiotherapy degree programmes, the Moodle test only needs to be taken once.
Written ranking test
This is a written aptitude test that tests general central intellectual and specific medical skills. Questions from the following categories are asked with regard to the requirements of the degree programme and future work as a speech therapist:
Examples of possible content in these areas can be found in relevant literature on the subject of test and applicant training (internet search terms: study ability tests, intelligence test, cognitive performance test, etc.).
Examples of test trainers:
Guth, K. & Mery, M. (2017). Test trainers for all types of recruitment tests, aptitude tests and job aptitude tests: Suitable for training, work and study. Ausbildungspark Verlag.
Hesse, J. & Schrader, H.-C. (2011). Logic test training. Passing aptitude and recruitment tests with confidence. Stark Verlag.
The invitation to the two further stages of the admission procedure requires successful completion of the first stage. The University of Applied Sciences Burgenland will inform you by e-mail no later than 2 weeks after you have passed the written test whether or not you have been invited to the further admission procedure. No information will be given by telephone.
Speech therapy aptitude test
An initial impression of your aptitude for the programme and profession will be gained in the form of a profession-specific aptitude test and an interview. The job-specific aptitude test includes an analysis of your pronunciation, facial and tongue muscles, voice, breathing and verbal and written language skills. The content of the interview can relate to career and study motivation, CV and training, ability to reflect and perform, ability to work in a team and the like.
Your written application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, form of application, etc.) are also decisive for your ranking in the admission procedure.
Medical aptitude test
The medical aptitude test includes a phoniatric examination (stroboscopy). The medical aptitude test gives an impression of your aptitude for the programme and profession.
Decision on admission
Applicants are ranked according to a points system. You will be informed by email whether you have been allocated a place on the programme or whether you are on the waiting list. Information on the ranking or a possible place on the waiting list will not be provided by telephone.
Deposit
After the binding allocation of a place, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland collects a deposit of € 350 from students to secure their place. This deposit is refunded to active students after the end of the first semester. If an applicant does not fulfil the admission requirements before the start of the programme (e.g. did not pass the resit of the school-leaving examination, did not pass the additional qualification examination, etc.), the deposit is also refunded. In all other cases, the deposit is forfeited.
Speech and language therapists work as employees in healthcare, social care and educational settings, such as public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, outpatient clinics, care homes for older people, educational institutions, aid organisations or speech and language therapy practices, as well as on a freelance (self-employed) basis in their own private practice.
The following three examples are representative of many other professional fields:
Speech and language therapists support people who have difficulties with language, speech, voice, swallowing, breathing and hearing. Whether following a stroke, in cases of childhood language development disorders, swallowing disorders or occupational vocal strain – they assess, treat and specifically strengthen people’s abilities in the areas of communication, interaction and eating.
Speech and language therapists also play a role in prevention and health promotion – to help prevent problems with speech, language, voice or swallowing. In educational and social care settings (e.g. nurseries, schools, local authorities) or workplaces, they implement measures that promote language development, safeguard vocal health or highlight difficulties at an early stage.
Through teaching and research, speech and language therapists pass on their knowledge and shape the future of their profession. They teach at universities, give lectures or, for example, conduct studies on the effectiveness of speech and language therapy interventions or on digital approaches in speech and language therapy. Through their academic work, they lay a solid foundation for the speech and language therapy practice of tomorrow.
In job advertisements, you will find the following job descriptions in the respective fields:
Therapy and rehabilitation
in public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, outpatient clinics, care homes for older people, educational institutions, aid organisations or speech and language therapy practices.
Health promotion, prevention and counselling
in schools, nurseries, local communities, various organisations and other institutions
Teaching and research
teaching at universities of applied sciences, as well as involvement in research projects aimed at advancing the science of speech and language therapy
supervising students, developing innovative teaching methods, publishing and actively shaping the field of speech and language therapy within an academic context.
We will be happy to advise you and help you choose the appropriate degree programme. Be well informed to make the right decision.
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