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Master of Audiology Studies

Overview

Qualify as an entry level 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.

Location
St Lucia
Duration
2 Years full-time
Start Semester
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Program Code
5145
AQF
Level 9
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$53760
Duration
2 Years
Start Semester
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester dates for 2026 are yet to be confirmed
Program Code
5145
CRICOS Code
070265F
AQF
Level 9

Program highlights

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 the Prepare for your Audiology Placement 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

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.Entry is competitive based on GPA, with a limited intake capacity. 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 2023 was: 4.25.
A bachelor degree (or equivalent). Study in fields such as health, humanities, education, social, physical or biological sciences is recommended.Entry is competitive based on GPA, with a limited intake capacity. 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 2023 was: 4.25.

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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - 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.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

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.

Learn about inherent requirements

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 Student (GS) requirement.

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Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Additional application information

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$33,760

2024

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$33,760

2025

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Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $53,760

2024

Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.

AUD $53,760

2025

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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.

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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.

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Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

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 university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

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