Course details

Summary

This degree was developed to address the shortage of trained audiologists. It comprises coursework, clinical practice in a variety of settings, and audio logical research experience. The Master of Audiology at UC focuses on training professional clinical audiologists with an emphasis on the development of clinical and administrative skills relating to the practice of audiology.

The Department of Communication Disorders serves New Zealand and the world through excellence and innovation in scholarship, teaching and public service. The Department has four on-campus laboratories featuring state-of-the-art electronic and assessment equipment.

Subjects and courses

Coursework develops knowledge and skills across the scope of practice, including a strong foundation in acoustics, psychoanalytic, and neuroscience.

Clinical practice is undertaken with adult and paediatric clients in different clinical settings.

A thesis project is mentored by leading research staff.

Further study

UC offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Audiology.

Career opportunities

The Master of Audiology programme is fully endorsed by the New Zealand Audio logical Society (NZAS). Upon completion of the degree, students are able to work as audiologists within New Zealand. The degree is also recognised internationally.

Entry criteria

The MAud does not require prior training in Speech and Language Therapy. Candidates should have either:

• qualified for a Speech and Language Pathology degree or
• qualified for another bachelor's degree with relevant coursework (eg, Arts, Engineering such as Electrical and Electronic or Mechanical, Health Sciences, Science, or Teaching and Learning) or
• been admitted with equivalent status to the above by the University.

Candidates with a different undergraduate background to that of the above, and with a strong achievement record, will be considered.

Other English language requirements: TOEFL PBT with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5; CCEL EAP Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade; CAE or CPE score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE with an overall score of 64 and no PTE communicative skills score below 58.