Hearing Aid Audiology
Develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a hearing aid audiologist. Study part-time while you work, and gain a foundation degree.
Learn to run a safe and successful practice and make a real difference to people's lives.
With this foundation degree you'll explore the physical and psychological basis of hearing and disorders of hearing. You'll also develop your assessment, analysis and communication skills.
Most of your learning takes place online, with some residential sessions in Cambridge. Here, you'll take part in lectures and practical laboratory workshops:
- Semester 1: 3 residential weeks
- Semester 2: 3 residential weeks
- Semester 3: 2 residential weeks
- Semester 4: 3 residential weeks
When you graduate, you'll be ready to work as a hearing aid audiologist.
Our Hearing Aid Audiology foundation degree is accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). When you graduate, you’ll be able to register and work as a hearing aid dispenser.
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Study through a mix of online learning and practical residentials.
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Access engaging course content and activities through our learning management system.
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Join residential sessions in Cambridge, and take part in practical laboratory workshops.
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Receive regular guidance and feedback, helping you build your skills and confidence.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Prepare to work independently as a hearing aid audiologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.
When you graduate from this accredited course, you can go straight into work.
There's also the option to continue your studies and achieve a full BSc (Hons) degree, with our Hearing Sciences Top-Up course. This is also offered by distance learning.
Teaching and modules
Gain the scientific knowledge and practical skills you need to become a successful hearing aid audiologist.
You'll learn about hearing loss, physiological responses to injury and infection, the effects of age and environmental factors on the auditory system, and how to examine patients and analyse your findings. You'll look at hearing aids and components too, and how to adjust hearing aids in response to patients' needs.
You'll also develop your understanding of the professional Code of Practice.
To complete the course, you'll carry out research into an area of interest.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Learning and Skills Development for HE and Work (audiology)
- Understanding the Work Sector (Audiology)
- Work-Based Learning (Audiology)
- Pathology for Audiology
- Basic Sciences for Audiology
- Hearing Aid Technology 1
- Audiological Assessment 1
- Auditory Rehabilitation
- Hearing Aid Technology 2
- Audiological Assessment 2
- Work-based Learning 2 - Communication Skills in the Work Sector
- Specialised Professional Practice