About this course
You'll learn the clinical and professional skills you need to become an audiology healthcare professional. We are the only UK university with in-house audiology and auditory implant clinics.
Hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus and balance problems are major health issues and have an impact on quality of life. You’ll learn to manage these conditions and support patients while developing academic, professional and employability skills.
The audiology course teaches you about the biopsychosocial and technical foundations of audiology, as well as the broader scientific, technical, healthcare and professional skills you’ll need from university to become a audiologist.
Throughout this audiology degree, you’ll attend practical sessions in our dedicated skills laboratory and clinics. You’ll also go on a 27-week clinical placement to support your audiologist training.
You’ll also get to explore in depth an aspect of clinical practice that interests you.
When you complete your first year of BSc audiology, you can apply to register as a Hearing Care Assistant (HCA). This means you can take paid assistant audiology roles for the rest of your degree. It’s also possible to switch to part-time for year 3, so you can spread out your placement over a longer period.
This programme is recognised by the National School of Healthcare as a Practitioner Training Programme (PTP).
The course is also accredited by
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the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, allowing you to work as a hearing care assistant after year 1.
Accreditations
Course location
This course is based at Highfield.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
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Changes due to COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 situation is improving, any future restrictions could mean we might have to change the way parts of our teaching and learning take place in 2022 to 2023. This means that some of the information on this course page may be subject to change.
Find out more on our COVID advice page.
Entry requirements
For Academic year 202324
A-levels
ABB including a science-related subject (minimum grade B)
A-levels additional information
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied A-level an accepted science subject can apply for the Science Foundation Year. .
A-levels with Extended Project Qualification
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: BBB, including a science-related subject plus grade A in the EPQ
A-levels contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows: BBB including a science-related subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points required at Higher Level including a minimum of 5 at Higher Level in a science-related subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma additional information
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics (Analysis and Approaches at grade 5 or Applications and Interpretation at grade 6), physics and psychology. Applicants who have not studied an accepted science subject at Higher Level can apply for the Science Foundation Year. .
International Baccalaureate contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) statement
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
BTEC
DDM in the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AB in two A-levels including a science-related subject.
DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in a science-related A-level
RQF BTEC
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Additional information
We currently only accept the BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. Accepted A-level science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Applicants who have not studied an accepted science subject can apply for the Science Foundation Year.
QCF BTEC
DDM in the BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science DD in the BTEC Diploma plus B in a science-related A-level.
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AB in two A-levels including a science-related subject
DD in the BTEC Diploma plus B in a science-related A-level
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit
Access to HE additional information
Normally only Science/healthcare pathways are accepted. Other pathways may be considered if they contain a strong science element
Irish Leaving Certificate
Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017)
H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 including a science-related subject
Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2016)
A1 A2 A2 A2 B1 B1 including a science-related subject
Irish certificate additional information
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. Applicants who have not studied an accepted science subject can apply for the Science Foundation Year. .
Scottish Qualification
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education.
Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Cambridge Pre-U
D3 M2 M2 in three Principal subjects including one science subject
Cambridge Pre-U additional information
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D2 can be used in lieu of A-level grade A* or grade D3 can be used in lieu of A-level grade A. Applicants who have not studied an accepted science subject can apply for the Science Foundation Year.
Welsh Baccalaureate
ABB from 3 A levels including a science-related subject (minimum grade B) or AB from two A levels including a science-related subject (minimum grade B), and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
Welsh Baccalaureate additional information
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied A-level an accepted science subject can apply for the Science Foundation Year. .
Welsh Baccalaureate contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Other requirements
GCSE requirements
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Find the equivalent international qualifications for our entry requirements.
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
We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.
You might meet our criteria in other ways if you do not have the qualifications we need. Find out more about:
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our Access to Southampton scheme for students living permanently in the UK (including residential summer school, application support and scholarship)
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skills you might have gained through work or other life experiences (otherwise known as recognition of prior learning)
Find out more about our Admissions Policy.
Non-academic entry requirements
An application should provide evidence of •A clear and strong motivation to study audiology •A caring and compassionate approach •Personal values and attitudes that align with those of a health care professional •Realistic insight into the role of an audiologist All offers are made on the condition that applicants pass an Occupational Health check. All applicants must also pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (criminal record) check at the start of the course.
Got a question?
Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that 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
The course is structured to give you comprehensive training in clinical audiology while developing broader scientific, technical, healthcare and patient-centred communication skills.
You’ll also take a clinical placement, complete an individual project and choose optional modules in relevant topics.
Your first year is studied full time. It's possible to take years 2 and 3 part time, but you must complete your course in 5 to 8 years.
Year 1 overview
This year immerses you in the biological, psychological, social and technical elements of audiology.
You’ll study:
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clinical and professional practice in audiology
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audiology clinical placement
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an introduction to professional practice
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basics of audiology
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introduction to hearing science and technology
You’ll take 3 one-week taster placements in the first year to help prepare you for your main placement.
On successful completion of year 1, you’ll be able to register as a Hearing Care Assistant, allowing you to apply for paid audiology assistant jobs. You could choose to complete your training at this stage, or continue towards the full BSc or MSci qualification.
Year 2 overview
You’ll further develop your scientific, clinical and professional skills, including clinical decision-making and patient-centred communication.
You can broaden your knowledge by selecting 2 optional modules in topics from across the university.
Your study will include:
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clinical and professional practice in audiology
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facilitating effective auditory rehabilitation
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2 optional modules from across the university
At the end of your second year, you'll start your main 27-week placement, which continues to the December of your third year.
Year 3 overview
You’ll study specialist areas of audiology and finalise your clinical training.
You will continue your 27-week placement until December of your third year.
Your study will include:
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audiology clinical placement
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paediatric audiology
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an individual project
Your individual project will explore an aspect of clinical practice that interests you and will have a clinical focus. You’ll plan the project and collect information while on placement. Your project supervisor will provide remote support.
In your third year you will have the opportunity for specialist clinic visits, such as paediatrics and vestibular (balance).
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.
Modules
Changes due to COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 situation is improving, any future restrictions could mean we might have to change the way parts of our teaching and learning take place in 2022 to 2023. This means that some of the information on this course page may be subject to change.
Find out more on our COVID advice page.
For entry in Academic Year 2022-23
Year 1 modules
You must study the following modules in year 1:
An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 4)
At the heart of this interprofessional module is the belief that all health care students should not only share the same core values and skills that underpin their professional practice, but they should also have learning opportunities that enable them t...
Audiology Clinical Placement 1
This module provides an introduction to, and an opportunity to experience, the large diversity of current healthcare services in Audiology. At the heart of the module are the short introductory placements: 3 weeks within audiology services, usually split ...
Biopsychosocial Basis of Audiology
Within this module you will be encouraged to reflect on your role as an audiology healthcare professional and the experiences of hearing impaired people beyond simply considering the changes to the functions and structures of the auditory system. Centr...
Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology 1
This module will enable you to develop the basic clinical knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and behaviours required of your first stage of clinical training in audiology, including those required for audiology assistant and Hearing Care Assistant (HCA)...
Introduction to Hearing Science and Technology
This module provides you with a deep understanding of the fundamental science and technology underlying clinical hearing assessment and rehabilitation. It will include a foundation in the epidemiology of hearing loss, the biology of the hearing system, th...
Year 2 modules
You must study the following modules in year 2:
Audiology Clinical Placement 2
The module consists of two components: 1. The first part of your main clinical placement, from June to September of Part 2 (including the summer break). Together with Audiology Clinical Placement 3, you must complete 27 weeks of clinical placement. See...
Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology 2
This module will consolidate and develop your understanding of, and clinical practical skills related to, audiology techniques, technology and appointment types; your professional and employability skills; your knowledge of methods of clinical investigati...
Facilitating Effective Auditory Rehabilitation 1
The modules Facilitating Effective Auditory Rehabilitation 1 and 2 cover the scientific and clinical foundations of adult audiological assessment and rehabilitation. They build on Professional and Clinical Practice in Audiology 1and Biopsychosocial Basis ...
Facilitating Effective Auditory Rehabilitation 2
The modules Facilitating Effective Auditory Rehabilitation 1 and 2 cover the scientific and clinical foundations of adult audiological assessment and rehabilitation. They build on Professional and Clinical Practice in Audiology 1 and Biopsychosocial Basis...
You must also choose from the following modules in year 2:
Behavioural Neuroscience
The module aims to develop the themes introduced in the Introduction to Psychology Module in semester 1. The module integrates the approaches and findings of biological psychology in an attempt to understand the biological factors that explain why people...
Global Health
The global health module is an exciting opportunity to examine the factors associated with emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases such as the recent outbreak of Ebola and Swine Flu that quickly spread around the world, and non-communicable diseases ...
Intercultural Communication in a Global World
In a world of fast and easy communication, we are increasingly working and studying alongside people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Understanding our intercultural encounters allows us to develop awareness of ourselves and others, as ...
Perception
The module will cover basic topics in perceptual psychology. We will discuss how the visual brain uses information from the two eyes in combination with learnt heuristics and other information sources to construct a perceptual representation of the world....
Social Enterprise
This is an interactive and practical module aiming to inspire students to social enterprise and entrepreneurship by giving them an experiential introduction to human centred design processes. The emphasis in this module is on the translation of knowled...
Year 3 modules
You must study the following modules in year 3:
Audiology Clinical Placement 3
The module consists of two components: 1. The second part of your main clinical placement, from September to December of Part 3. Together with Audiology Clinical Placement 2, you must complete 27 weeks of clinical placement. See our placement website f...
Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology 3
This module is designed for undergraduate audiology students to provide a wider context for clinical and professional skills, behaviours, attitudes and values necessary to be a successful audiology professional. It follows on from Clinical and Professiona...
Individual Project
The Individual Project is a learning experience that enables you to carry out research and bring together many of the concepts that you have learnt over the first two years of the course as well as the knowledge and skills learnt during part III. You w...
You must also choose from the following modules in year 3:
Assessment and Management of Vestibular Disorders
This module is primarily intended for those taking one of our audiology programmes or taking the module stand-alone as part of career development. It might also be of interest to a student on a non-audiology degree interested in the human responses to vib...
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...
Global Health
The global health module is an exciting opportunity to examine the factors associated with emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases such as the recent outbreak of Ebola and Swine Flu that quickly spread around the world, and non-communicable diseases ...
Human Responses to Sound and Vibration
This module provides an understanding of human responses to sound and vibration in the environment, and how such environmental stimuli are measured and assessed. People judge the success or failure of any efforts in noise and vibration control, so their r...
Intercultural Communication in a Global World
In a world of fast and easy communication, we are increasingly working and studying alongside people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Understanding our intercultural encounters allows us to develop awareness of ourselves and others, as ...
Introduction to Paediatric Audiology
The module will provide trainee audiologists as firm background in the issues involved in paediatric audiology, including child, speech and language development, childhood hearing impairment and it’s multifaceted impact, paediatric hearing assessment and ...
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...
Perception
The module will cover basic topics in perceptual psychology. We will discuss how the visual brain uses information from the two eyes in combination with learnt heuristics and other information sources to construct a perceptual representation of the world....
Social Enterprise
This is an interactive and practical module aiming to inspire students to social enterprise and entrepreneurship by giving them an experiential introduction to human centred design processes. The emphasis in this module is on the translation of knowled...
Work Experience 1
The module consists of your optional Semester 2 non-clinical-placement work experience. You will have preparatory sessions at university in Semester 1. This can be chosen prospectively together with AUDI3009 Work Experience 2 from the non-placement pathwa...
Work Experience 2
The module consists of your optional Semester 2 non-clinical work experience. This can be chosen prospectively from the non-placement pathway together with AUDI3008 Work Experience 1or if transferring to the non-placement pathway after having started AUDI...
Learning and assessment
The learning activities for this course include the following:
- lectures
- classes and tutorials
- coursework
- individual and group projects
- independent learning (studying on your own)
Course time
How you'll spend your course time:
Year 1
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 1:
How we'll assess you
- coursework, laboratory reports and essays
- essays
- individual and group projects
- written and practical exams
- placement assessment
Your assessment breakdown
Year 1:
Year 2
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 2:
How we'll assess you
- coursework, laboratory reports and essays
- essays
- individual and group projects
- written and practical exams
- placement assessment
Your assessment breakdown
Year 2:
Year 3
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 3:
How we'll assess you
- coursework, laboratory reports and essays
- essays
- individual and group projects
- written and practical exams
- placement assessment
Your assessment breakdown
Year 3:
Academic support
You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.
Course leader
Emma Mackenzie is the course leader.
Careers
When you graduate, you can work as a clinical audiologist in the NHS, the private sector or other science, research and healthcare organisations.
We’ll help you create a clinical training and professional development portfolio. This will provide a strong foundation for your career.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet representatives from the NHS, private and charity health sectors, and cochlear implant and hearing aid companies at our annual audiology employability careers event.
Our graduates have taken on roles such as:
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clinical audiologist
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hearing aid dispenser, either in an existing business or independently
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research assistant or research student (PhD)
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scientific advisor to charity
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equipment developer, manufacturer or supplier
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paid or voluntary worker for overseas charities
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educator - for example, within a university or other education provider
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teacher, through a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)
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a variety of other science, healthcare and professional careers
Careers services at Southampton
We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:
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work experience schemes
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CV and interview skills and workshops
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networking events
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careers fairs attended by top employers
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a wealth of volunteering opportunities
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study abroad and summer school opportunities
We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.
Fees, costs and funding
Tuition fees
Fees for a year's study:
- UK students pay £9,250.
- EU and international students pay £25,000.
What your fees pay for
Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.
Find out how to:
Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:
Bursaries, scholarships and other funding
If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.
If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.
Get in touch for advice about student money matters.
Scholarships and grants
You may be able to get a scholarship or grant to help fund your studies.
We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from under-represented backgrounds.
Support during your course
The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.
Funding for EU and international students
Find out about funding you could get as an international student.
How to apply
When you apply use:
- UCAS course code: B610
- UCAS institution code: S27
What happens after you apply?
We will assess your application on the strength of your:
- predicted grades
- academic achievements
- personal statement
- academic reference
We'll aim to process your application within 2 to 6 weeks, but this will depend on when it is submitted. Applications submitted in January, particularly near to the UCAS equal consideration deadline, might take substantially longer to be processed due to the high volume received at that time.
Equality and diversity
We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.
Got a question?
Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
