Audiology
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
Course summary
On this three-year course you'll gain a comprehensive knowledge of audiology and the clinical and professional skills needed to become an audiology healthcare professional. You’ll develop essential academic, professional and employability skills and receive clinical training from day one. You'll learn from practising clinicians and researchers at the cutting edge of audiology, at the only UK university with in-house audiology and auditory implant services. Throughout the course, you'll attend practical sessions in our dedicated skills laboratory, consolidating your skills during a 27-week placement, which starts at the end of year two and continues into year three.
We'll help you to prepare for your career, supporting you to work on a clinical training portfolio and a professional development portfolio that will stay with you throughout your working life. You'll also have the opportunity to meet representatives from the NHS, the private and charity sectors, and cochlear implant and hearing aid companies at our annual employability careers event.
Accredited by the Academy of Healthcare Science, British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, and Health and Care Professionals Council.
Modules
Typical modules include:
Year One: An Introduction to Professional Practice, Audiology Clinical Placement I, Biopsychosocial Basis of Audiology, Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology I, Introduction to Hearing Science and Technology.
Year Two: Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology II, Audiology Clinical Placement II, Facilitating Effective Auditory Rehabilitation I & II, Two optional modules from across the University.
Year Three: Clinical and Professional Practice in Audiology III, Audiology Clinical Placement III, Individual Project, plus optional modules from across the University.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods are used on this programme to enable students to demonstrate their achievement of the intended learning outcomes. These include written examinations and assessments, oral presentations, individual and group work projects, Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), an Individual Record of Clinical Practice (IRCP) and Professional Development Portfolio (PDP).
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Academy of Healthcare Science
- Health and Care Professions Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B610
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- B610
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international/your-country.page
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level ABB
ABB including a science-related subject (minimum grade B)
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.
Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The BTEC entry requirements for this course will be changing for 2024 entry. We are hoping to update this page for 2024 entry at the end of May.
Access to HE Diploma D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit.
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).
Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AB in two A-levels including a science-related subject.
Accepted science A-level subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
The BTEC entry requirements for this course will be changing for 2024 entry. We are hoping to update this page for 2024 entry at the end of May.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) D
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AB in two A-levels including a science-related subject
Accepted science A-level subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points
Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points required at Higher Level including a minimum of 5 at Higher Level in a science-related subject.
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics (Analysis and Approaches at grade 5 or Applications and Interpretation at grade 6), physics and psychology. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) offer
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales B
ABB from 3 A levels including a science-related subject (minimum grade B)
or
AB from two A levels including a science-related subject (minimum grade B), and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Extended Project A
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer:
BBB, including a science-related subject plus grade A in the EPQ
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 including a science-related subject.
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3, M2, M2
D3 M2 M2 in three Principal subjects including one science subject
Accepted science subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D2 can be used in lieu of A-level grade A* or grade D3 can be used in lieu of A-level grade A.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
All applicants must pass a selection task assessing communication skills, values and knowledge of healthcare.
Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (i.e. satisfactory criminal record check) and Occupational Health Check also required.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- All applicants will be required to complete mandatory criminal record check at the start of the course.
- Health checks
- All applicants are required to complete mandatory occupational health checks before the start of the course. Consequently, all offers are conditional on a satisfactory outcome of the health checks.
- Interview
- Applicants are required to attend a visit day at the University for a Selection Task. The task is a group activity in which the applicants will discuss a professional or healthcare issue that is presented on the day. Applicants will be shown the assessment criteria beforehand. Applicants are scored by at least two members of the Admissions Team and may be rejected at this stage if they do not achieve at least ‘satisfactory’ in all dimensions. Applicants will be assessed on their professionalism, understanding of putting patients and families first, personal values and team working skills. Applicants must prove during the selection task they have the interpersonal and communication skills required to enter a healthcare profession. A basic understanding of the important attributes and general requirements of a healthcare professional must also be demonstrated during the selection task.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
Contextual admissions
Most of the students who previously enrolled on this course joined us with grades lower than our published entry criteria. After receiving their grades, we carefully considered each students’ individual circumstances before confirming their place on their chosen course.
We encourage everyone with the potential to succeed to apply, regardless of their background. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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