Master of Audiology MAud

at University of Canterbury

The Master of Audiology takes 2 years full-time, or 4 years part-time to complete.

The first year includes coursework up to 120 points and a clinical placement, and the second year involves a clinical placement and thesis work.
 

• Coursework develops knowledge and skills across the scope of practice, including a strong foundation in acoustics, psychoanalytics, and neuroscience.

• Clinical practice is undertaken with adult and paediatric clients in different clinical settings.

• A thesis project is mentored by leading research staff.
   

Year 1

• HEAR651 Foundation Topics in Audiology

• HEAR652 Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation

• HEAR653 Audiological Rehabilitation

• HEAR654 Clinical Practicum I

• HEAR655 Advanced Topics in Audiology

• HEAR656 Advanced Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation

• HEAR657 Advanced Audiological Rehabilitation

Year 2

• HEAR658 Clinical Practicum II

• HEAR690 Audiology Thesis

Admission to the Master’s degree is based on the evaluation of your ability to undertake postgraduate study in a specialist field of inquiry or professional practice. The primary basis for selection is on academic merit, however consideration may also be given to other factors.
 

The MAud does not require prior training in Speech and Language Therapy. You should have either:

• a Speech and Language Pathology bachelor's degree; or

• any bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework (eg, Arts, Engineering such as Electrical and Electronic or Mechanical, Health Sciences, Science, or Teaching and Learning); or

• been admitted with equivalent qualifications to the above by the University.

Students with a different undergraduate background to that of the above, and with a strong achievement record, will still be considered. All students must be approved for study.
 

English language requirements for postgraduate qualifications
 

If you want to study towards a postgraduate qualification, eg a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD you must have one of the following:
 

Tuition Fees for Overseas Students per year:
NZD$42,200

The Master of Audiology programme is fully endorsed by the New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS). Upon completion of the degree, students are able to work as audiologists within Aotearoa New Zealand. The degree is also recognised internationally.