About this course
MSc Advanced Audiology provides master’s level education in hearing and balance science. With advanced topics and collaborative, research-led learning, you'll be prepared for a career in future research and advancing your clinical practice.
This advanced audiology course gives you the opportunity to further your clinical or research career in a dynamic, research-led environment. You'll learn within a community of people actively carrying out, and passionate about, research, evidence-based practice and person-and-family-centred practice in audiology.
You'll develop:
- a deep, critical understanding of audiology and hearing and balance sciences
- the capability and confidence to participate in scientifically rigorous research
- effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- skills to prepare you for roles with a greater emphasis on leadership
As a student here, you will be a central part of our community and engage in research, debate, enquiry, reason and reflection throughout the programme. You'll learn from people practicing research and clinical work in audiology, benefitting from the expertise of colleagues at the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service. You'll also have access to specialist clinical skills labs to help develop practical skills and complement your theoretical knowledge.
This is not a clinical training route. If you have no, or very limited, previous clinical experience in Audiology and want to work in the UK as an audiologist, our MSc Audiology with clinical placement is a better option for you.
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.
Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
Course lead
This course is lead by Dr Victoria Watson.
Dr Victoria Watson is a Principal Teaching Fellow in Audiology. She is Employability lead for the Audiology programmes and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist.
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Course location
This course is based at Highfield.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Entry requirements
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:
IELTS score requirements
- overall score
- 6.5
- reading
- 6.0
- writing
- 6.0
- speaking
- 6.0
- listening
- 6.0
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
Course structure
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.
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Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Find out why, when and how we might make changes.
For entry in academic year 2025 to 2026
Year 1 modules
You must study the following modules :
Advanced Clinical Audiology
The purpose of this module is to provide you with an in-depth theoretical knowledge, understanding and skills in advanced adult audiology diagnostic assessment and management techniques, using a person-centered approach.
Applied Research Methods
The aim of the module is to equip the student with the knowledge and understanding of what good research is in the area of Audiology and how it is performed, with skills to critically appraise research and with skills to support their research project in ...
Fundamentals of Auditory Implants
The aim of the module is to provide an overview of the core scientific and clinical aspects of auditory implantation. This module is primarily for those taking one of our audiology programmes or taking the module as 'stand-alone' as part of career develo...
MSc Research Project
Within the context of your programme of study, students will undertake independent, original and critical research on a relevant topic. Students will then communicate the research objectives, methodology, analysis, results and conclusions effectively both...
Paediatric Audiology
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of the specialism of paediatric audiology. This module includes problem-based learning, and will also provide you with learning opportunities in a range of generic skills relevant to clinical scienti...
Physiology and Psychology of Hearing
The sense of hearing is essential for human communication. In this module we investigate the extraordinary capabilities and limitations of the human sense of hearing. Starting with the outer, middle and inner ear, we will investigate the anatomical and ph...
Practical Support For the Analysis of Studies Involving Human Subjects
This is a non-credit bearing module designed to provide practical support for Master's-level research projects within the School of Engineering that involves qualitative or quantitative analysis of studies with human participants. It consists of a set of ...
Rehabilitation of Auditory Disorders
The purpose of this module is to provide you with knowledge and understanding of the core concepts related to Adult Auditory Rehabilitation including principles of health psychology and signal processing as well as technical and psychosocial aspects of th...
Vestibular Audiology
This module provides an in-depth introduction to vestibular audiology, including the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system within the wider contexts of the systems of eye movement and balance control, the vestibulo-ocular reflex, important patho...
Learning and assessment
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.
Careers and employability
The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.
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Work experience opportunities
Choosing to do work experience is a great way to enhance your employability, build valuable networks, and evidence your potential. Learn about the different work and industry experience options at Southampton.
Careers services and support
We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you. This support includes:
- work experience schemes
- CV and interview skills and workshops
- networking events
- careers fairs attended by top employers
- a wealth of volunteering opportunities
- study abroad and summer school opportunities
We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.
Your career ideas and graduate job opportunities may change while you're at university. So it is important to take time to regularly reflect on your goals, speak to people in industry and seek advice and up-to-date information from Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise professionals at the University.
Fees, costs and funding
Tuition fees
Fees for a year's study:
- UK students pay £9,250.
- EU and international students pay £31,500.
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.
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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.
How to apply
- Use the blue 'apply for this course' button on this page to take you to our postgraduate admissions system.
- Create an account which gives you access to your own application portal. .
- Search for the course you want to apply for.
- Complete the application form and upload any supporting documents.
- Pay the £50 application assessment fee, (there are some exemptions, check terms and conditions).
- 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.
We will aim to send you a decision 6 weeks after you have submitted your application.
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