MSc Audiology with Clinical Placement

Study our full-time 2 year audiology master’s with clinical placement and combine scientific learning with practical training. Our 3 year course offers a part-time clinical placement over 2 years. Gain the skills to work in clinical audiology. UK applicants who complete the course are eligible to register with The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) and to work in the NHS as an audiologist. Our graduates from this degree have become leaders in the field both in the UK and abroad.

If you’re new to audiology or are a qualified health professional who wants to take their career further, this master’s degree offers a great way to develop your skills. Through a mixture of theory and practical work – including clinical placements in the UK, Ireland and Jersey – you'll gain insight and expertise to specialise in the field of audiology.

All placement centres are approved and accredited by the University of Southampton and include a mixture of NHS and private clinics.

When you graduate, you'll be eligible to apply for our stand-alone Hearing Aid Aptitude Test as a route towards registering as a Hearing Aid Dispenser. EU and international applicants should refer to the HCPC guidance for international applicants.

a part-time master's over 3 years - study the same course content full-time in year 1 and the clinical placement part-time over 2 years

a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) – study the same course content full-time in year 1 and you won't need to write a dissertation. Followed by the clinical placement full-time over 1 year, or part-time over 2 years

Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

Dr Victoria Watson is a Principal Teaching Fellow in Audiology. She is Employability lead for the Audiology programmes and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist. Visit Dr Watson's profile page to learn more.

If you'd rather not carry out a clinical placement you can apply for our 1 year MSc Audiology degree.