Master of Audiology Studies
Overview
Qualify as an accredited audiologist in 2 years and be prepared for a rewarding career as a clinical audiologist.
Communication is vital to the quality of life of all populations, and audiologists play an essential role in improving hearing and wellbeing. They make a true difference to the lives of others and are in high demand due to their specialist skills.
UQ is known worldwide for the quality of its audiology graduates, the commitment of its teaching staff and its strong research focus.
This dynamic 2 year full-time program integrates the theoretical foundations of audiology with practical clinical skills to prepare you for a career as an audiologist. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of clinical audiology by undertaking your own research.
You'll learn from experienced audiology educators and researchers who are specialists in areas including neuroscience and rehabilitation, ageing, participation and disability. You'll also complete more than 250 hours of supervised clinical placements at UQ’s Audiology Clinic, as well as other private and public clinics and educational facilities in Brisbane and around Australia.
Graduate in high demand with employers due to your in-depth knowledge and hands-on, practical skills in audiology.
Program highlights
- Benefit from practical development of your skills through supervised clinical placements, including at UQ's Audiology Clinic.
- Study at the only university in Queensland, and one of only 7 universities in Australia, to offer a Master of Audiology Studies.
- Be in demand and job-ready for employment in the high-growth audiology and speech pathology sector.
- Learn from leaders in rehabilitation, teaching and research.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
- Fieldwork
Placements and work experience
Students undertake over 250 hours of supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical settings that includes hospitals, private practices, educational facilities and UQ's internal clinics. During their placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop their clinical skills in real life settings.
Clinical placements commence in semester one of the program, and students will be allocated a placement during university breaks.
Students will be required to undertake clinical placements outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area and students are required to fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Clinical Audiology
- Interprofessional community healthcare
- Person and family-centred audiology
- Paediatric audiology
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Clinical audiologist
- Researcher
- Clinic manager
- Industry representative
Program accreditation
The Master of Audiology Studies is accredited by:
- Audiology Australia
My favourite part of the program has been the clinical placements. These experiences have been effective for hands-on learning. The program has been fun and challenging, and I made a lot of life-long friendships.
My favourite part of the program has been the clinical placements. These experiences have been effective for hands-on learning. The program has been fun and challenging, and I made a lot of life-long friendships.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor degree (or equivalent)
Study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical or biological sciences is recommended.
If the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, an applicant must have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units / 4 courses of university level study.
Entry is competitive based on GPA.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.75.
- a bachelor degree (or equivalent)
Study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical or biological sciences is recommended.
If the bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to program commencement, an applicant must have subsequently completed within 10 years prior to commencement either a postgraduate qualification, or a minimum of 8 units / 4 courses of university level study.
Entry is competitive based on GPA.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2021 was 5.75.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Audiology Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$33,760
2024
$33,760
2024
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $51,200
2024
AUD $51,200
2024
Additional costs
- Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 per year)
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
- Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Audiology Studies pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government has approved this master's program for income support payments to be made to eligible students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Audiology Studies is 5145.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Audiology Studies is 5145.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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