Program Overview

Master of Clinical Audiology and Doctor of Philosophy

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.

Course structure

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

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 60 points:

• PHYL5501 Audiological Instrumentation (6)
• PHYL5502 Basic Clinical Audiology Part 1 (6)
• PHYL5510 Physiology of the Auditory System (6)
• PHYL5511 Pathophysiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems (6)
• PHYL5512 Basic Clinical Audiology Part 2 (6)
• PHYL5513 Speech, Language and Communication (6)
• PHYL5514 Evoked Responses in Clinical Diagnosis (6)
• PHYL5515 Hearing Devices and Adult Aural Rehabilitation (6)
• PHYL5610 Advanced Hearing Aids and Rehabilitation Part 1 (6)
• PHYL5611 Advanced Clinical Audiology Part 2 (6)
• PHYL5612 Community and Workplace Audiology (6)
• PHYL5613 Audiology Practice Management (6)
• PHYL5615 Advanced Clinical Audiology Part 1 (6)
• PHYL5617 Advanced Hearing Aids and Rehabilitation Part 2 (6)

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

• 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
• satisfied the requirements of Doctor of Philosophy Rule 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.

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.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

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International Student Fees

Annual course fee

2025

$47,900.00

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.

Scholarships

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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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.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more.

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.

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.

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.