Audiology with Clinical Placement (MSc)

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.

Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country.

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 an overall score of 6.5 and the following scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking:

We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.

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

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. 

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

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.

Find out more information by visiting English language support services web page. 

Assessment

We’ll assess you through a combination of:

• unseen written examinations
• assignments
• presentations
• essays
• practical exams
• individual and group projects

Dissertation

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.

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:

• our dedicated start-up incubator, Futureworlds
• a wide variety of enterprise events run throughout the year
• our partnership in the world’s number 1 business incubator, SETsquared

Tuition fees

Fees for your first year of study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU/International students pay £24,400.

Fees for your second year of study (your placement year):

• UK students pay £500.
• EU/International students pay £24,400.

Check our fees page for more information.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams.

Find out how to pay your tuition fees.

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:

• accommodation costs

• living costs

• budgeting advice

10% alumni discount

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.

Funding for EU and international students

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

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

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, or if you're applying for a Master of Research (MRes) degree, 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.

You may also be asked to provide:

• a degree transcript
• a degree certificate
• a reference
• an English language qualification
• a personal statement

Learn more about how to apply with our postgraduate application guide.

What happens after you apply

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

We'll assess your application on the strength of your:

• academic achievements
• relevant professional experience
• personal statement
• academic references

We'll get back to you within 6 weeks with a decision about your application.

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