Audiology

This Level 6 course in BSc (Hons) Audiology (Top-up) is suitable for practicing Hearing Aid Audiologists with relevant professional body registration (e.g. Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser with Health and Care Professions Council).

The minimum academic qualifications required for admission are any one of the following:

• Foundation degree (FdSc HAA) in Hearing Aid Audiology
• Dip HE Audiology and/or Hearing Aid Audiology
• 240 University credits (in level 4 and 5) with core audiology subjects achieved via any other means.

You will also need:

• HCPC registration as a Hearing Aid Dispenser, or equivalent, and
• Employment in an Audiology Practice

International applicants with the equivalency for the above qualifications can be considered. However, they have to meet the minimum English language requirements (e.g., Overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 5.5) or equivalent).

Along with the above, the following competencies which are pre-requisites for the new course would have been passed:

• Case History
• Otoscopy – adults
• Puretone audiometry with masking (> 6 years)
• Impression taking and earmould selection
• Hearing aid selection
• Fitting, review, and repairs
• Real ear measurements (REM)
• Earmould Modifications.

You should have achieved the above prerequisite competencies by either successfully passing a Practical exam (OSCE) or the competencies signed off in a logbook approved by HCPC as a part of your Foundation degree or equivalent. Evidence needs to be provided as a part of the application process.

If you are not able to show the evidence of completing the above competencies you’ll be required to undertake an interview and a Direct Referral Clinical Competency assessment to satisfy the above competency requirement.

Exceptionally, evidence of an equivalent learning achievement may be considered to qualify for admission. Such cases are formally considered by a committee of Senate acting on its behalf and require approval before you register for a course leading to an ARU award.

As a distance learner, you'll also need a suitable computer with an internet connection, together with sufficient IT competence to make effective use of our online learning management system (LMS) with high-speed internet and email.

This top-up degree costs £9250 in total.

If you opt to study this course over 2 years (subject to availability) the tuition fees you pay each year will be £4625.

Accredited Prior Learning may reduce the tuition fees. This will be confirmed once your application has been submitted.

Please note that accommodation and personal travel to and from the residentials are not included in the tuition fees.