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Audiology at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

On this three-year course you'll gain a comprehensive knowledge of audiology and the clinical and professional skills needed to become an audiology healthcare professional. You’ll develop essential academic, professional and employability skills and receive clinical training from day one. You'll learn from practising clinicians and researchers at the cutting edge of audiology, at the only UK university with in-house audiology and auditory implant services. Throughout the course, you'll attend practical sessions in our dedicated skills laboratory, consolidating your skills during a 27-week placement, which starts at the end of year two and continues into year three. We'll help you to prepare for your career, supporting you to work on a clinical training portfolio and a professional development portfolio that will stay with you throughout your working life. You'll also have the opportunity to meet representatives from the NHS, the private and charity sectors, and cochlear implant and hearing aid companies at our annual employability careers event. Accredited by the Academy of Healthcare Science, British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, and Health and Care Professionals Council.

Modules

Typical modules include: Year One: An Introduction to Professional Practice, Audiology Clinical Placement I, Biopsychosocial Basis of Audiology, Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology I, Introduction to Hearing Science and Technology. Year Two: Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology II, Audiology Clinical Placement II, Facilitating Effective Auditory Rehabilitation I & II, Two optional modules from across the University. Year Three: Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology III, Audiology Clinical Placement III, Individual Project, plus optional modules from across the University.

Assessment method

A range of assessment methods are used on this programme to enable students to demonstrate their achievement of the intended learning outcomes. These include written examinations and assessments, oral presentations, individual and group work projects, Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), an Individual Record of Clinical Practice (IRCP) and Professional Development Portfolio (PDP).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B610
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international/your-country.page

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

All applicants must pass a selection task assessing communication skills, values and knowledge of healthcare. Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (i.e. satisfactory criminal record check) and Occupational Health Check also required.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/undergraduate/courses/new-audiology-ug.page

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

All applicants will be required to complete mandatory criminal record check at the start of the course.

Health checks

All applicants are required to complete mandatory occupational health checks before the start of the course. Consequently, all offers are conditional on a satisfactory outcome of the health checks.

Interview

Applicants are required to attend a visit day at the University for a Selection Task. The task is a group activity in which the applicants will discuss a professional or healthcare issue that is presented on the day. Applicants will be shown the assessment criteria beforehand. Applicants are scored by at least two members of the Admissions Team and may be rejected at this stage if they do not achieve at least ‘satisfactory’ in all dimensions. Applicants will be assessed on their professionalism, understanding of putting patients and families first, personal values and team working skills. Applicants must prove during the selection task they have the interpersonal and communication skills required to enter a healthcare profession. A basic understanding of the important attributes and general requirements of a healthcare professional must also be demonstrated during the selection task.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no component below 6.0

All applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency. Applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK who do not offer GCSE English language (or GCSE English) at the required level will need to meet the following English language proficiency requirement. Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements. Band C IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £27400 Year 1
International £27400 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page.
Audiology at University of Southampton - UCAS