Postgraduate

Master of Clinical Audiology and Doctor of Philosophy

UWA's Master of Clinical Audiology course is the only one offered in Australia in combination with a PhD program that can be completed in 4 years.
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Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

Many audiologists are involved in research, helping to develop new behavioural and electrophysiological test techniques, cochlear implants, hearing aids and hearing health therapies. Some audiologists work in community and workplace settings including programs aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of middle ear disease in rural and remote aboriginal communities, newborn hearing screening programs and hearing conservation programs in industry.

Employment prospects for Audiologists who graduate from UWA are excellent, both within Australia and overseas.
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Career Pathways

Many audiologists are involved in research, helping to develop new behavioural and electrophysiological test techniques, cochlear implants, hearing aids and hearing health therapies. Some audiologists work in community and workplace settings including programs aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of middle ear disease in rural and remote aboriginal communities, newborn hearing screening programs and hearing conservation programs in industry.

Employment prospects for Audiologists who graduate from UWA are excellent, both within Australia and overseas.

Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships

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Research Training Program

 Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are offered a Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship which offsets the requirement to pay a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program (RTP) place.

This Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship is applied for up a maximum of four years full-time equivalent study for the Doctor of Philosophy. The RTP is a performance-based funding scheme administered by the Australian Government Department of Education.

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Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

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Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Important note for applicants

To enrol in this course, you must be able to attend in person. This course has a requirement for campus-based or in-person activities that cannot be offered online. 

Important note for applicants

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) an honours degree of at least 2A level, or a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Board of the Graduate Research School (the Board) and the Faculty; and
(b) satisfied the requirements of Doctor of Philosophy Rule 2;
(2) A current National Police Certificate, National Criminal History Check or equivalent certification from country of residence, indicating no criminal conviction. The currency of a National Police Certificate or a National Criminal History Check is 12 months.
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Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) an honours degree of at least 2A level, or a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Board of the Graduate Research School (the Board) and the Faculty; and
(b) satisfied the requirements of Doctor of Philosophy Rule 2;
(2) A current National Police Certificate, National Criminal History Check or equivalent certification from country of residence, indicating no criminal conviction. The currency of a National Police Certificate or a National Criminal History Check is 12 months.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA.

Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Graduate applicants who do not meet the ELC requirement via degree studies require IELTS Academic with an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0.
 
School leaver applicants must meet UWA's English language requirements for undergraduate entry.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

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Course details

The University of Western Australia is the only Australian university that offers a combined PhD and Master's degree in Audiology that can be completed over four years. Audiology is the clinical science involving the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of hearing loss and associated communication disorders.

About the course

Students completing this combined course obtain both a Master of Clinical Audiology degree and a PhD degree. Students undertake most of the formal coursework and assessment for the Master of Clinical Audiology program in addition to undertaking a major research project towards their PhD. Students are provided with opportunities for extensive supervised clinical placements in a variety of workplace settings.
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About the course

The University of Western Australia is the only Australian university that offers a combined PhD and master's degree in audiology that can be completed over four years. Audiology is the clinical science involving the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of hearing loss and associated communication disorders.

The clinical audiology course is an intensive full-time program with tuition divided between intensive modules and clinical placements. The intensive modules require full-time attendance, equivalent to 40 hours per week, over their whole duration, which is usually seven weeks. Clinical placements are managed by the Clinical Coordinator, and students can expect to be placed in external audiology clinics for around 500 hours across the degree.
Master of Clinical Audiology and Doctor of Philosophy

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Weekly contact time
  • Full-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year, in addition to their coursework commitments.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 00840
CRICOS code
  • 033773D
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Master of Clinical Audiology and Doctor of Philosophy

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Weekly contact time
  • Full-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year, in addition to their coursework commitments.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 00840
CRICOS code
  • 033773D
Full time/part time duration
  • 4 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Master of Clinical Audiology and Doctor of Philosophy

Course structure

Postgraduate research degrees are identified by an intensive research component. Refer to the Handbooks for information on course rules.

Course structure details

Why study Clinical Audiology?

  • You’ll develop your understanding of the professional practice in Clinical Audiology including recent developments, as well as knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to Clinical Audiology.
  • Gain the cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship, as well as the cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to your clinical practice.
  • You’ll be equipped to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level. 
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Why study Clinical Audiology?

  • You’ll develop your understanding of the professional practice in Clinical Audiology including recent developments, as well as knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to Clinical Audiology.
  • Gain the cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship, as well as the cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to your clinical practice.
  • You’ll be equipped to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level. 
  • Gain communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

  • Expand your technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice. You’ll also gain professional skills to enable assessment and treatment of hearing loss in both adults and children.

UWA is ranked 1st in WA and 3rd in Australia for Anatomy and Physiology (QS 2025)

Course Accreditation

The Master of Clinical Audiology is accredited by Audiology Australia. Following this course, graduates are eligible to apply for full membership of Audiology Australia and commence a clinical internship. On completion of the internship, they are considered to be qualified and competent to undertake independent clinical decision making without supervision, and are an Audiology Australia Accredited Audiologist.

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Alumni story

Shelley Li

Shelley Li
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Alumni story

Shelley Li

Shelley Li

I considered many different allied health professions until I decided to pursue audiology. It was the perfect match for me, as it allows you to work closely one-on-one with your patients and clients. Studying the Master of Clinical Audiology at UWA had a tremendous impact on my career, as I felt fully prepared for the role of an audiologist after extensive clinical and theoretical training from the course.

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