Study our full-time 2 year audiology master’s with clinical placement and combine scientific learning with practical training. Our 3 year course offers a part-time clinical placement over 2 years. Gain the skills to work in clinical audiology. UK applicants who complete the course are eligible to register with The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) and to work in the NHS as an audiologist. Our graduates from this degree have become leaders in the field both in the UK and abroad.
If you’re new to audiology or are a qualified health professional who wants to take their career further, this master’s degree offers a great way to develop your skills. Through a mixture of theory and practical work – including clinical placements in the UK, Ireland and Jersey – you'll gain insight and expertise to specialise in the field of audiology.
All placement centres are approved and accredited by the University of Southampton and include a mixture of NHS and private clinics.
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
a part-time master's over 3 years - study the same course content full-time in year 1 and the clinical placement part-time over 2 years
a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) – study the same course content full-time in year 1 and you won't need to write a dissertation. Followed by the clinical placement full-time over 1 year, or part-time over 2 years
Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.
“My online research found this was the best place in the UK to study audiology and also offered a clinical placement. Southampton provided a high quality educational environment. I always enjoyed the workshop sessions putting theory into practice. The professors are all expert in their field while also being very approachable, supportive and patient.”
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Entry requirements
A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours (2:1) in a related discipline such as a physical, biological, life or behavioural science, or an engineering subject.
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
visited, or intend to visit, an audiology or related department
You must show evidence of your suitability for clinical work in audiology, including a statement explaining:
why you want to carry out a placement
why you are suitable for a placement
You will also be interviewed by a placement provider.
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:
The first year of the MSc Audiology with Clinical Placement and the MSc Audiology are identical. Your audiology training is divided into 2 semesters, with the last 4 months dedicated to your research project, at the end of which you will submit a thesis.
For your research project you’ll bring together all the skills you’ve learnt on the course, and show in-depth knowledge of 1 or more of the subject areas studied. You should also exceed the existing standard of technical design and address a novel problem that requires the application of new research.
In your second year you’ll participate in a clinical placement. This allows you to complete the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
This degree is also available to study over 3 years. Your first year is studied full-time, and your clinical placement is studied part-time over 2 years.
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 2021 to 2022. We're working hard to plan for a number of possible scenarios. This means that some of the information on this course page may be subject to change.
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MSc Audiology Placement (International Students)
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Learning and assessment
Learning
You will participate in:
taster clinics
research skill development
investigation of healthcare innovations in the field
You’ll learn about key aspects of the discipline in lectures and tutorials. Including the structure and function of the human auditory system and the methods used for qualitative and quantitative research in health and social care.
In clinical practical sessions you'll gain vital hands-on experience to prepare you for the real-life challenges you’ll face in your career.
A module of weekly Academic Support runs across both Semester 1 and 2 and is available to all international MSc and study abroad students. This module aims to help the transition to living and studying in the UK. In friendly and interactive sessions we explore cultural and language differences and challenges.
You’ll need to write a dissertation on your chosen topic.
Academic Support
We'll assign you a personal academic tutor, and you'll have access to a senior tutor.
Careers
We offer an exciting programme of activities to help you explore your career options and develop your employability skills. The highlight of the year is a student-led audiology careers event, organised by audiology student ‘employability ambassadors’ with support from the employability lead for audiology and our dedicated careers practitioner. The event provides an opportunity to network with a wide variety of employers including NHS, private sector, charitable sector, recruitment agencies, cochlear implant and hearing aid companies.
Our audiology MSc graduates are highly desired by employers around the world. Graduates have gone on to a variety of roles, such as clinical audiologists, educators and researchers working for organisations including:
Action for Deafness
Advanced Bionics
Amplifon UK
MED-ED Medical Electrics
NHS
They’ve also transformed audiology, by:
starting the first audiology service in Rwanda
developing the national Chinese hearing test
becoming head of a University department in Jordan
managing a hearing screening programme in the UK
Applications from Canada or the USA
If you're applying from Canada please note that it is very difficult to achieve licensing in Canada as an audiologist with our MSc Audiology (with or without Clinical Placement). Check with the relevant registration body before applying.
If you're applying from the USA note that each state of the USA has a doctoral (AuD) training programme that graduates must complete to be licensed to work as an audiologist there. Our MSc Audiology (with or without Clinical Placement) might be accepted as an entry qualifications onto that programme. Check with the licensing body or provider of the Doctoral programme within the state.
Careers services at Southampton
We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020). 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:
work experience schemes
CV/resume and interview skills workshops
networking events
careers fairs attended by top employers
a wealth of volunteering opportunities
study abroad and summer school opportunities
We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:
If you’re a graduate of the University of Southampton you get a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.
Postgraduate Master’s Loans (UK nationals only)
This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. Find out if you're eligible.
Audiology clinical placement scholarship
If you’re a UK resident, we offer placement scholarships in support of the UK audiology workforce. The scholarship reduces your fee for the second year of the course; the placement year, to £500. It cannot be used for the first year of the course or be taken as cash.
The number of scholarships available is limited by our placement capacity.
Other postgraduate funding options
A variety of additional scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations.
To register your interest for any of these courses you must apply for our 1 year MSc Audiology degree:
- MSc Audiology with Clinical Placement (2 years full-time)
- MSc Audiology with Clinical Placement (3 years with part-time clinical placement)
- PGDip Audiology with Clinical Placement (2 years full-time)
- PGDip Audiology with Clinical Placement (3 years with part-time clinical placement)
You need to do this before the end of April. In your personal statement you must specify which course you want to apply for.
Applications from Canada:
It’s difficult to achieve licensing as an audiologist in Canada with either our MSc Audiology or our MSc Audiology with Clinical Placement. Please check with the relevant registration body before making an application to us.
Applications from the USA:
In the USA each state has its own doctoral (AuD) training programme that graduates must complete to become licensed audiologists. Our MSc Audiology and our MSc Audiology with Clinical Placement may be acceptable as an entry qualification. We recommend checking with the licensing body or provider of the doctoral course within your chosen state before making an application to us.
Application deadlines
UK students
Applications must be received no later than 4 weeks before the start of the course. You must supply all supporting documentation at least 2 weeks before starting your course.
International students
We recommend you apply at least 6 weeks before the start of the course to ensure you're able to meet our requirements and apply for a visa in time.
We cannot guarantee students who do not meet these deadlines will be able to begin their course.
Application assessment fee
We’ll ask you to pay a £50 application assessment fee if you’re applying for any postgraduate taught course that starts in or after September 2021.
This is an extra one-off charge which is separate to your tuition fees. 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, if you're applying for a Master of Research (MRes) degree, or if you're applying for a PGCE course via UCAS, you will not need to pay the fee. Find out if you’re exempt on our terms and conditions page.
Supporting information
When you apply you’ll need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course.
You’ll need to include information about:
your knowledge of the subject area
why you want to study a postgraduate qualification in this course
how you intend to use your qualification
You'll also need to send 2 academic references.
Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are a non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.
