Audiology Top-up

Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Audiology Top-up

Introduction

Convert your foundation degree to a full BSc (Hons). Our AHCS accredited course is perfect for audiologists and hearing aid dispensers. Study by distance learning while you work.

Course Options

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time
• Start dates: September
• Location: Blended learning

Key Facts

• Study options: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Start dates: September
• Location: Blended learning
• Fee (UK and EU students): £9,535 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

1 year full-time

• Year 1:
  • Tinnitus Assessment and Management
  • Managing People with Specialist Needs
  • Implantable Hearing Devices
  • Hearing in Children
  • Advances in Adult Audiology
  • Undergraduate Major Project
  • Clinical Competencies in Audiology

Entry Requirements

• Foundation degree (FdSc HAA) in Hearing Aid Audiology
• Dip HE Audiology and/or Hearing Aid Audiology
• 240 university credits (in level 4 and 5) with core audiology subjects achieved via any other means
• HCPC registration as a hearing aid dispenser, or equivalent
• Employment in an audiology practice
• Appropriate DBS clearance

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Facilities and Accreditation

Cutting-edge Facilities

• Our new Science Centre, with its wide range of laboratories
• Two fully equipped sound-treated laboratory spaces using the latest equipment in audiology

Outstanding Student Support

• Study in your own time and join your peers on campus for some residential workshop or study days
• Use our learning management system, Canvas, where you can access a comprehensive range of study resources and take part in online workshops
• Benefit from full supervision by expert tutors, who are assisted by visiting professionals

Accreditation

• Our course is accredited by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)

Careers

• Our Audiology Top-Up course is designed specifically for hearing aid dispensers and associate audiologists, whether you’re working in the NHS, independent practice, or the private sector
• It will help you build on your existing qualifications and experience, and broaden your technical capabilities
• By passing all the required modules, you can register with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Convert your foundation degree to a full BSc (Hons) in Audiology.
• Accredited by the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).
• Develop your career, broaden your technical capabilities, and learn from experts.
• Study by distance learning while you work.
• Build on your existing qualifications and experience, use the latest hardware and devices, and expand your understanding and contacts in a collaborative environment.

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Outline:

• Year 1
• Assessment and Management of Tinnitus
• Management of People with Specialist Needs
• Implantable Hearing Devices
• Hearing in Children
• Advances in Adult Audiology
• Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits)
• Clinical Competencies in Audiology

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Assessment:

• Progress monitored through regular online interaction, discussion boards, blogs, and assignments.
• Assignments submitted at the end of the first trimester (December) and the end of the second (May).
• Undergraduate Major Project submitted in April/May.
• Practical exams at the end of first and second trimesters.

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Teaching:

• Blend of online learning and residential sessions in Cambridge.
• Extensive practical elements during residential study days using the latest hardware.
• Residential sessions last for up to five days and take place in October, November, December, February, March, and March/April.
• Induction session in September.
• 12-hour observation placement in a paediatric setting is required.
• Interactive learning resources accessible from home and work, including instructional videos on clinical competencies.
• Five to seven hours of online study per week when not attending a residential.

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Careers:

• Audiologists
• Hearing aid dispensers
• Associate audiologists
• NHS
• Independent practice
• Private sector

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Tuition fees and student loans for UK students (2024/25) £9,250 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now. If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees. Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. Part-time students should be studying more than a quarter (25% intensity) of a full-time course each year. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate. If you start a course on or after 1 August 2023, you won't repay anything until you earn more than £25,000. This is called repayment Plan 5. At this point, you'll repay 9% on everything you earn over £25,000. After 40 years (from the April after graduation), all remaining debt is wiped. If you started a course on or before 31 July 2023, you won't repay anything until you earn more than £27,295. This is called repayment Plan 2. At this point, you'll repay 9% on everything you earn over £27,295. After 30 years (from the April after graduation), all remaining debt is wiped. For example for students who are on repayment Plan 5: If you earn £25,500, you'll repay £45 a year or £3.75 a month That's because £25,500 is £500 above the threshold, and 9% of £500 is £45. What you repay depends on how much you earn after university. The more you earn, the more you pay back. For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page. This information also applies to: Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement. Paying for uni: bursaries, sponsorship and working Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement. Paying for uni: bursaries, sponsorship and working We offer a range of ARU scholarships and bursaries, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university. If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply. Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies. It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study. Additional course costs You are responsible for arranging your accommodation during residentials; this is not included in the course fee. Important fee notes The part-time course fee assumes that you’re studying at half the rate of a full-time student (50% intensity, or 60 credits per year). Course fees will be different if you study over a longer period, or for more credits. All fees are for guidance purposes only. Your offer letter will contain full details of credits and fees, or you can contact us if you'd like more information.