Advanced Audiology (MSc)

You'll need a 2:1 degree in a related discipline such as a physical, biological, life or behavioural science, or an engineering subject.

Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country.

English language requirements

If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before your course starts.

If you don’t meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Pre-masters

If you don’t meet the academic requirements, you can complete a pre-master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus. Learn more about the programmes available.

Recognition of professional experience

If you don't have the exact entry requirements, but you have significant work experience in this sector we’ll assess your:

• relevant professional experience
• subject knowledge
• aptitude for learning
• evidence of your scientific aptitude

Your application will be considered on individual merit and you may be asked to attend an interview.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000

This is a full-time, 12-month course split across 2 semesters.

If you're an international student, or English isn't your first language, you can attend an optional academic and language support module during both semesters. This is a supporting module and does not include an assessment.

Semester 1 overview

In semester 1 you'll cover a range of basic science, general clinical and advanced clinical topics. Practical teaching will include basic and advanced audiological assessment and management techniques.

During this semester you'll submit your preferences for dissertation topics.

Semester 2 overview

In semester 2, you'll continue with advanced topics and start your dissertation project. During the project you will complete a literature review, propose a plan for your study, collect data where relevant, and analyse and discuss the results.

You'll continue your dissertation project and write-up into the summer.

If your study involves human subjects, you can access a practical support module to help you with analysis during semester 2 and the summer.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

Learning

You'll be taught by an experienced team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to your modules. The team includes senior academics, professional practitioners with clinical experience and demonstrators.

You'll learn through:

• lectures
• seminars
• independent study
• practical classes
• group work
• clinic observations

Assessment

We'll assess you through a combination of:

• unseen written examinations
• presentations
• essays
• practical exams
• individual projects

Some assessments are formative. These are intended to be developmental and do not count towards your final mark.

Summative assessments usually take place at the end of each module, although some may have interim assessments throughout. These are graded assessments and count towards your final mark

Dissertation

You will submit a dissertation in the summer, after you have completed a research project on your chosen topic.

Academic Support

The Student Support Hub can answer any questions or concerns about your wellbeing, fees and funding, accommodation and visas. The team will help make sure you receive the support you need, guiding you to further support services where required.

Your Personal Academic Tutor will offer 1-to-1 support and advice throughout your time at Southampton.

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU and international students pay £31,500.

Check fees for other versions of this course.

Deposit

If you're an international student on a full-time course, we'll ask you to pay £2,000 of your tuition fees in advance, as a deposit.

Your offer letter will tell you when this should be paid and provide full terms and conditions.

Find out about exemptions, refunds and how to pay your deposit on our tuition fees for overseas students page.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.

Find out how to pay your tuition fees.

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

Explore:

• accommodation costs
• living costs
• budgeting advice
• fees, charges and expenses regulations

Southampton Presidential International Scholarship

A scholarship of up to £10,000 or 100% off your tuition fees is available to international students starting either an undergraduate or postgraduate master's degree in 2025.

Find out more about the Southampton Presidential International Scholarship, including eligibility and conditions.

Other postgraduate funding options

A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

1. Use the blue 'apply for this course' button on this page to take you to our postgraduate admissions system.
2. Create an account which gives you access to your own application portal. .
3. Search for the course you want to apply for.
4. Complete the application form and upload any supporting documents.
5. Pay the £50 application assessment fee, (there are some exemptions, check terms and conditions).
6. Submit your application.

For further details of our admission process, read our step by step guide to postgraduate taught applications.

Application deadlines

The deadline to apply for this course is 1 August 2026, midday UK time.

We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.

Application assessment fee

We’ll ask you to pay a £50 application assessment fee if you’re applying for a postgraduate taught course.

This is an extra one-off charge which is separate to your tuition fees and is payable per application. It covers the work and time it takes us to assess your application. You’ll be prompted to pay when you submit your application which won’t progress until you've paid.

If you're a current or former University of Southampton student, or if you’re applying for certain scholarships, you will not need to pay the fee. PGCE applications through GOV.UK and Master of Research (MRes) degree applications are also exempt. Find out if you’re exempt on our terms and conditions page.

Supporting information

In your personal statement, you must show that you have:

• excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• an interest in healthcare, science and learning
• motivation and initiative
• an understanding of the audiology profession
• considered how this course will help you develop a career in audiology or related discipline

You'll also need to submit two academic references.

Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are an non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.

What happens after you apply

You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System.

Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000