Program Overview

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Master of Audiology

The Master of Audiology is a professional training program that qualifies students as clinical audiologists in New Zealand. This research-based program is recognized by the New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS).

Programme Overview

Becoming an audiologist involves a two-year master's program, followed by one further year of supervised clinical practice. This leads to a Certificate of Clinical Competence provided by the NZAS, which is normally undertaken while employed in an audiology clinic. Facilities such as the University's Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic and The Oticon Foundation Hearing Education Centre provide excellent opportunities for clinical training and continuing education for practicing audiologists.

Programme Structure

This is a 240-point research-based program that consists of two parts:

• Part I: Core courses in auditory neuroscience, diagnostic audiology, clinical otolaryngology, and hearing aids for the impaired (120 points)
• Part II: Clinical practicum with emphasis on pediatric audiology (30 points) and completion of a thesis (90 points)

Sample Programme Structure

Year 1 (120 points)

• Code: AUDIOL 701, Name: Auditory Neuroscience, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 15
• Code: AUDIOL 702, Name: Basic Diagnostic Audiology, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 15
• Code: AUDIOL 704, Name: Central Auditory Function, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 15
• Code: AUDIOL 713, Name: Clinical Otolaryngology and Related Sciences, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 15
• Code: AUDIOL 714, Name: Hearing Aids and Other Devices for the Hearing Impaired, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 15
• Code: AUDIOL 715, Name: Physics and Acoustics for Audiology, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 15
• Code: AUDIOL 716A/B, Name: Clinical Practicum I, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 30

Year 2 (120 points)

• Code: AUDIOL 718A/B, Name: Clinical Practicum II, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 30
• Code: AUDIOL 796A/B, Name: Thesis, Type: Compulsory core course, Points: 90

Entry Requirements

Minimum Programme Requirements

• Study option: Research 240 points
• Grade required: GPA 5.0 or GPE 5.0
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Further Programme Requirements

Entry to this master's is competitive and limited to 24 students per year, with selection by academic merit based on GPA or GPE. Entry is also subject to performance in the Multi Mini Interviews process. A relevant degree may include subjects in health sciences, public health, or science, with relevant areas such as physiology and psychology.

Fees

2026 Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$10,618.80
• International students: NZ$55,214 Fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

Application Closing Dates

• Semester One 2026: 1 July 2025

Start Dates

• 2026 Semester One: Starts - 2 March, Ends - 29 June

Career Opportunities

Graduates have developed the necessary academic knowledge, research, and clinical experience to practice audiology at entry-level. Graduates may work as clinicians in the public or private sector or apply to pursue doctoral study.

Jobs Related to This Programme

• Audiologist

Further Study Options

• Doctor of Philosophy