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Master of Clinical Audiology
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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.
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Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
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Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
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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
Important admission information
- Ensure you have met the English Language Competence requirement for this course.
- Ensure you submit your CV with your application
- Applications must be submitted by 31 August of the year prior to admission
Admission Requirements
(a) a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) a selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of at least 65 per cent;
(2) a current Australian National Police Certificate, or equivalent certification, indicating no criminal convictions. The currency of a National Police Certificate is 12 months.
Ranking information
To be considered for admission an applicant must have:
- a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
- a minimum selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of 65, calculated by UWA, see notes below
- a current Australian National Police Certificate, or equivalent, indicating no criminal convictions
Eligible applicants will be ranked for course offers based on sWAM and interview. Rural applicants will be ranked based on sWAM, interview, and rurality rating.
Ranking and Selection Process
(a) a structured interview in which eligible applicants will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable in audiology practitioners;
and
(b) the intake quota for that year;
and
(c) a selection score determined by the sWAM and interview score for non-rural applicants, or the sWAM, interview score and rurality ranking for rural applicants
OR
(d) entry via an indigenous pathway
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
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. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0. For more information visit ELC requirements.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time only
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- Please refer to the UWA Handbook
- Postgraduate
- 90540
- 033772E
Important dates
- Semester 1, 2025
- Friday 1 March 2024
- Saturday 31 August 2024
Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
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.
Course Accreditation
The Master of Clinical Audiology is accredited by Audiology Australia. After completing their studies graduates are eligible to be an Audiology Australia member and undertake a one-year clinical internship. Once the Audiology Australia clinical internship has been successfully completed they become an Accredited Audiologist.
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