Program Overview

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MSc Audiology

The MSc Audiology is a two-year, full-time programme designed to qualify students to practice the profession of audiology. The aim of the programme is to educate, train, and inspire confident clinicians who can meet the challenges of providing an integrated, sophisticated, and scientific approach to assessing and managing the needs of children and adults with hearing and balance disorders.

Course Outline

The programme is full-time over three semesters per year, over two years. Students will attend a mix of lectures and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) tutorials, applying knowledge in a sophisticated way to solve real-life problems efficiently.

• Year 1 (60 credits)
  • AU6012 Audiological Science and Rehabilitation I (10 credits)
  • AU6013 Audiological Science and Rehabilitation II (10 credits)
  • AU6014 Information Literacy and Research Strategies (5 credits)
  • AU6015 Medical Sciences for Hearing and Balance I (5 credits)
  • AU6017 Electrophysiology, Acoustics, and Amplification I (5 credits)
  • AU6018 Psychosocial Dimensions of Deafness (5 credits)
  • AU6019 Human Development, Cognition, and Communication Through the Lifespan (5 credits)
  • AU6020 Practice Education in Audiology I (15 credits)
• Year 2 (60 credits)
  • AU6021 Audiological Science and Rehabilitation III (10 credits)
  • AU6022 Research Methods for Audiology (5 credits)
  • AU6023 Medical Sciences for Audiology II (5 credits)
  • AU6024 Electrophysiology, Acoustics, and Amplification II (5 credits)
  • AU6025 Audiology Research Project (10 credits)
  • AU6026 Audiological Science and Rehabilitation IV (10 credits)
  • AU6028 Practice Education in Audiology II (15 credits)

Course Practicalities

This programme is full-time over three semesters per year, over two years. Students should expect to attend a mixture of lectures, PBL tutorials, seminars, clinical observations, simulations, and supervised clinical work from 9 am to 5 pm daily, with some time dedicated to independent learning during semesters 1 & 2.

Assessment

Modules will be assessed using a combination of individual and group presentations, in-class assessments, essays, competency-based clinical assessments, work placement assessments, and written exams.

Why Choose This Course

This MSc in Audiology is the first of its kind in the Republic of Ireland to qualify individuals to practice audiology. The programme was developed in response to a call from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Health Services Executive (HSE) to provide clinical education in Audiology, following the National Audiology Review by the HSE.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Practice education in the MSc Audiology is designed to promote integration of theory and practice by providing students with a range of clinical experiences across the programme.

Skills and Careers Information

Audiologists work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, community clinics, and private clinics, with all ages from newborns to the elderly, to provide a client-centred approach to intervention and management of hearing loss and balance problems.

Requirements

• Candidates will hold either a minimum of Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or a postgraduate degree, in any scientific or medical discipline.
• In exceptional circumstances, candidates without an honours degree may be recommended for entry to the programme under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) after a review of their qualifications and experience by the programme lead.
• Applications will be reviewed on the basis of educational qualifications, relevant work experience, and motivation.
• Please note that you must submit a motivation statement as part of this application process.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is 7,300. The Non-EU fee for this course is 19,700.

How To Apply

1. Check dates: Check the opening and closing dates for the application process.
2. Gather documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the application portal.
3. Apply online: Apply online, noting most courses have a non-refundable application fee.

Additional Requirements (All Applicants)

Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

• You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held.
• In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning, and professional training relevant to this programme.
• Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.
• Please upload certifications of achievement.

Deposit

Please note that successful EU applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 500 on acceptance of their place.

Deferrals

A maximum of 2 deferrals per year are allowed on this programme. All deferrals are subject to the postgraduate deferral policy.