Advanced Audiology

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 10.8 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 24.8 k / Year(s)  
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The course aims to:

* Enable students to critically evaluate and apply aspects of contemporary Audiology and healthcare practice, policy, research and education, fostering positive values and attitudes that recognise and respect individual and cultural diversities and challenge discriminatory practice
* Equip students with in-depth knowledge, understanding and skills to critically evaluate research and the evidence-base for Audiology practice that promote optimal health and involve service users and carers in the delivery of care
* Develop students' abilities and skills for critically reflective practice, problem solving and creative ethical decision making
* Contribute to innovation, change and quality improvement in Audiology and health care practice at both individual and organisational levels by equipping students with a systematic and critical understanding of relevant knowledge, theoretical frameworks and advanced skills
* Enhance career development and lifelong learning in students in order to support safe practice and the maintenance and enhancement of appropriate standards of Audiology practice

Additional aims for the MSc are to:

* Enable students, through the systematic, in-depth, exploration of a specific area of Audiology practice, policy, research or education to extend their knowledge, understanding and ability to contribute to the advancement of Audiology knowledge and practice at an individual and/or organisational level

Special features The course provides unique opportunities for interprofessional learning, combining specialist Audiology course units with a range of course units in which students from a range of health care professions study core concepts and subjects together. Students thus benefit from interprofessional learning whilst at the same time being able to apply core knowledge and skills specifically to Audiology practice through their assessments. There is an extensive menu of course units available.

Students may complete up to two 'Independent Studies' taught units (15 credits per unit) as part of their course. This unit enables students to focus learning on a specific aspect of their own specialist area of Audiology practice, negotiating relevant individualised learning outcomes and format for assessment with an allocated academic member of staff, in collaboration with their employer where appropriate.

Students are offered ongoing supervision to enable them to meet their learning outcomes and produce an appropriate piece of work for assessment.

Teaching and learning Students participate in a range of teaching and learning methods including lectures, small group work, student-led seminars, problem-based learning and online learning. In addition, students will be required to undertake independent study in order to further develop and consolidate their learning. Where appropriate, some Audiology modules may include participation in practical skills laboratories.

Part-time students entering the PGDip or MSc will normally study one day per week to complete 60 credits per year as required for the award. An exit award of PGCert is available to students exiting after completion of 60 credits. This must include at least 15 credits of Audiology specific units from those available. A maximum of 30 credits of Individual course units can also be studied on a 'stand alone' basis.

Course unit detailsTaught units can be studied in any order except where there are specific pre-requisites.

Audiology taught Units* include:

* Auditory Assessment and Management (15 credits)
* Acoustics and Calibration (15 credits)
* Vestibular Assessment and Management (15 credits)
* Auditory Science (15 credits)
* Paediatric Audiology (15 credits)
* Hearing Aids (15 credits)
* Effective Amplification (15 credits)

* Minimum of 30 credits from these are required as part of PGCert and 45 credits as part of PGDip/MSc.

Compulsory Core taught units for the PGDip/MSc include:

* Research Design (online - 15 credits)
* Critical Appraisal and Evidence Synthesis (online - 15 credits)
* Either Qualitative Research Design and Analysis (on-line 15 credits) OR Quantitative Research Design and Analysis (on-line 15 credits)

Optional taught units :

There is a wide range of other multi-professional taught units available including face-face and online.

Students may also take one optional unit from elsewhere within the University subject to course director approval.

NB: Not all optional units may run each year and will be subject to minimum numbers. Students will meet with the course director to plan out a pathway.

A recognised professional Audiology qualification and a relevant honours first degree (2:1 or above or equivalent) from an approved higher education institution or evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience which the University accepts as qualifying the applicant for entry.Part-time students seconded from employment to undertake the programme must have the written support of their employer to attend the programme and to complete any necessary practice requirements.For Audiologists working in the NHS in the North West who wish to apply for a place funded through the Continuing Education Service Level Agreement (SLA), line manager support is also required.English language:Students whose first language is not English are required to have one of the following or evidence of equivalent learning: * GCE/GCSE English * IELTS 7.0, with a score of 6.5 or above in each component and minimum of 7.0 in the writing component * TOEFL: * 600 paper-based * 250 computer-based * 100 internet-based English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more. Work Experience No work experience is required. Students must currently be a practising Audiologist registered with the relevant professional body in their country of residence.

Funded places for this programme or for some stand-alone units are available through the Continuing Education Service Level Agreement for Audiologists working in the NHS in the North West, subject to the support of the applicant's line manager. Applications for anyone eligible for this funding must go via CPD apply (NHS website) and not the University application form. You must supply full details of your academic qualifications in the 'Personal Statement' section.

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