Degree Programmes
The Master of Audiology Degree
The Master of Audiology (MAud) degree is a two-year post-graduate programme that includes course work, clinical, and research experience. The degree is also available part-time over three or four years. Academic coursework focuses on training professional clinical audiologists with emphasis on the development of clinical and administrative skills relating to the practice of audiology. The programme is fully endorsed by the New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS). No prior training in Speech and Language Therapy is required for admission. A number of scholarships are available to MAud students.
The programme includes:
- coursework that develops knowledge and skills across the scope of practice for audiologists, including a strong foundation in hearing science, psychoacoustics, and medical audiology
- supervised clinical practice with adult and paediatric clients in a variety of clinical settings
- a thesis project mentored by faculty active in audiological research, often in collaboration with the Departments of Engineering, Physics, Psychology, or Education, as well as Otolaryngology at the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Year 1 curriculum |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 Aural Rehabilitation (Term 3) Cochlear Implants (Term 4) | Summer |
Clinical Observation and Practice I (whole-year) |
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Year 2 curriculum |
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Semester 1 Medical Audiology (Term 1) Auditory Processing Disorders (Term 2) |
Semester 2
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Summer |
| Introduction to Communication Disorders (terms 1 + 3) Clinical Observation and Practice II (whole-year) |
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Entry requirements:
Entry to the MAud is competitive, with the selection based on i) academic merit; and ii) performance in an interview aimed at determining your suitability for training as an Audiologist. Student numbers are limited to between 10 and 12 per year. Candidates must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 5 out of 9 on UC's GPA scale (i.e. a B average), but successful candidates usually have a GPA significantly higher than this.
Successful applicants have come from a diverse range of backgrounds, so even if you are not from the health sciences, we encourage your application.
To apply:
The deadline for applications is 1 November. Application forms may be downloaded below or obtained by contacting:
Department of Communication Disorders
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Tel: +64 3 364 2431
Email enquiries may be sent to the Coordinator of the Postgraduate Audiology Programme.
Application form and brochure:
- Master of Audiology application form (PDF, 155 KB)
- Master of Audiology brochure (PDF, 234 KB)
Department Handbook:
- Department of Communication Disorders Handbook (PDF 370 KB)
Hear from our students:
Visit the Department of Communication Disorders' channel on YouTube.
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For more information about Audiology:
- Why Should I Choose a Career in Audiology? - New Zealand Audiological Society