The Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology at Wits is a four-year professional degree accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), training students to assess and treat communication disorders including speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing difficulties. Students must write the National Benchmark Tests and may be wait-listed with an APS of 30–33. South Africa has a severe shortage of speech-language pathologists — particularly in under-resourced communities and public hospitals — creating meaningful career opportunities for Wits graduates who are committed to equitable healthcare. Clinical placements at major Johannesburg hospitals provide extensive practical training across paediatric, adult, and neurological populations.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
APS: 34
Speech-Language Therapist (Public Health) – Assesses and treats patients with communication and swallowing disorders in South African public hospitals and community health centres, registered with the HPCSA.
Paediatric Speech Therapist – Specialises in childhood language development, autism spectrum disorder, and learning disabilities, working in South African schools, clinics, and private practice.
Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist – Rehabilitates adults recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, or degenerative conditions at South African hospitals and rehabilitation centres.
Voice Specialist – Works with South African teachers, singers, actors, and public speakers on voice health, vocal technique, and the prevention and treatment of voice disorders.
School-Based Speech Therapist – Provides language and communication support to learners in South African schools, identifying and addressing barriers to learning including dyslexia and language delays.
