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Entry requirements and pathways
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Applicants who wish to use postgraduate study for entry will be considered if the postgraduate study is in a related field such as social, physical, biological or health sciences, and the applicant has completed a minimum of 1 year's full-time study at postgraduate level, awarded within the last 10 years.
Specialisation - compulsory: Social, physical, biological or health sciences.
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 70%
Additional information regarding WAM and Early Conditional Offers
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Core participation requirements
Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions.
La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can:
- determine if you may need support during your studies; and
- make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you.
If there are any Core Participation Requirements listed below that you do not feel capable of demonstrating, we may be able to make adjustments that may support your studies. Please contact the AccessAbility Hub or your Course Coordinator to discuss any adjustments you may need.
As a La Trobe student, you will also need to abide by the Student Charter and meet any professional accreditation requirements of your course.
Core requirement
Students must be able to manage their own responses and behaviour to work effectively in a range of learning environments with diverse people and tasks. This includes the capacity to be receptive and respond appropriately to constructive feedback. Students should also be able to work with others in a team or group environment and make and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of individuals in order to complete tasks or for professional practice.
See also: Student Behaviours Policy
Course-specific requirement
Students must be able to demonstrate professional regulatory requirements and standards which dictates the scope of clinical audiology practice
Core requirement
Students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge as part of their learning and for assessment. They must have the ability to sustain their attention over a designated period, maintain their focus in a variety of learning environments and remember information long enough to complete tasks in a reasonable and safe timeframe.
Course-specific requirement
Safe and effective delivery of clinical audiological management is based on comprehensive knowledge that must be sourced, understood and applied appropriately. Students must be able to demonstrate: capacity to locate appropriate and relevant information, the ability to process information relevant to practice, and the ability to integrate and implement knowledge into practice in a timely manner.
Core requirement
Students should possess the ability to interact with visual, auditory or tactile inputs sufficiently to manage their learning environment and to meet professional performance needs.
Course-Specific requirement
Auditory and visual assessments of patients is fundamental to safe and effective clinical audiological practice. Students must demonstrate enough visual and aural function to undertake required range of skills, tasks and assessments to maintain consistent, accurate and safe care to self and others.
Core requirement
Fine motor skills
Students should possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately professional performance needs.
Course-Specific requirement
Audiology students are required to undertake tasks that involve being able to grasp, press, push, turn, squeeze and manipulate various objects. Students must be able to demonstrate and perform these tasks consistently and safely to reduce the risk of harm to self and others.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
Pathways
A pathway is simply an alternative way for a student to get into their dream course - if direct entry isn't an option.
We've listed the 'pathway method and outcome' - which is how you can transfer into the area you want to study, assuming you meet the entry requirements (e.g. minimum WAM). You'll also find an estimate of how long it could take you to graduate, from the start of your pathway to the completion of your dream degree.
| Preferred course | Alternative pathway courses | Pathway method & outcome | Years to graduate including the Pathway course (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
Master of Clinical Audiology | Bachelor of Biomedicine | 4.5-5 years | Bachelor of Health Sciences | 4.5-5 years | Bachelor of Psychological Science | 4.5-6 years |
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Clinical Audiology, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| ACOUSTICS AND PSYCHOACOUSTICS | AUD4HES | 1 | 15 |
| AUDIO-VESTIBULAR ANATOMY, PATHOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY | AUD4002 | 1 | 15 |
| DIAGNOSTICS I: ADULT ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES | AUD4001 | 1 | 15 |
| DIAGNOSTICS II: OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES | AUD5001 | 1 | 15 |
| PAEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT | AUD5002 | 1 | 15 |
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY A | AUD4CAA | 1 | 15 |
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY B | AUD5CAB | 1 | 15 |
| REHABILITATION I: HEARING DEVICES AND INSTRUMENTATION | AUD5RHD | 1 | 15 |
| CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY D | AUD5CAD | 2 | 15 |
| ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICE IN AUDIOLOGY | AUD5004 | 2 | 15 |
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY C | AUD5CAC | 2 | 15 |
| REHABILITATION 2 - LIFESPAN REHABILITATION | AUD5LSR | 2 | 15 |
| REHABILITATION III: ADVANCED HEARING DEVICES AND INSTRUMENTATION | AUD5003 | 2 | 15 |
| RESEARCH METHODS IN AUDIOLOGY | AUD5005 | 2 | 15 |
| INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN AUDIOLOGY | AUD5IRA | 2 | 30 |
Work-Based Learning
Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Master of Clinical Audiology course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Course intended learning outcomes
- Critically integrate theoretical and practical knowledge of the discipline of audiology with the ability to apply knowledge and skills as required by Audiology Australia
- Collaborate, advocate and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders using advanced verbal, non-verbal and written skills
- Adhere to and apply knowledge and skills as ethically and socially responsible health professionals, with adaptability to practice in and advocate for a socially diverse community
- Critically analyse research evidence, policy and legislation to enable knowledge translation for ethically informed and evidence based audiological practice
Master of Clinical Audiology career opportunities
After graduation, you could work in major hospitals, private audiology clinics and research facilities.
Possible roles include:
- Clinical audiologist (private practice)
- Provide diagnostic and/or rehabilitative hearing services to private clients. Perform diagnostic hearing assessments and, where appropriate, develop and implement individualised aural rehabilitation programs.
- Clinical audiologist (institutional)
- Perform a range of diagnostic hearing and balance tests for paediatric and adult patients in hospital and other large institutions. Work in multidisciplinary teams and participate in clinical research.
- Research audiologist
- Conduct clinical research to support the manufacturing of medical and surgical equipment. Evaluate novel sound-coding strategies, develop new cochlear implant designs and create pre-processing algorithms.
Professional recognition
The Master of Clinical Audiology is accredited by Audiology Australia. Graduates of the Master of Clinical Audiology may apply for membership with Audiology Australia. Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for domestic postgraduate students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
$33,400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.
Indicative CSP price $8,948 per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth supported places (CSP):
Please note that additional costs are incurred from Essential requirements and additional costs.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
Scholarships that may be available for this course
La Trobe Excellence Scholarships - Domestic Students
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen
Duration of Course
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.
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How to apply
The application process can vary depending on the course.
Most postgraduate courses generally take 15 to 20 minutes.
You can apply for up to eight postgraduate courses. Please list these in order of your preference. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive an offer for your highest preference. If you change your mind, you can change your preferences through the application portal.
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If you’ve undertaken study in the past, you may be able to get credit toward your new postgraduate degree. This is called ‘advanced standing’.
Once you’ve enrolled in your course, you can apply for advanced standing by lodging an advanced standing application form.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Master of Clinical Audiology |
|---|---|
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2024 start dates Semester 1 (March 2025) |
| Duration | 2 years full-time |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora) |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Fees |
Indicative based on 2024 fees $33,400 per 120 credit points.Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available. Indicative CSP price $8,948 per 120 credit points. Learn more about Fees and scholarships. |
About the Master of Clinical Audiology
Whether you're building on your existing study in health or seeking specialised skills for the next stage of your career, La Trobe's Master of Clinical Audiology is your springboard to a rewarding career as an audiologist.
With class sizes that ensure you'll receive personal support, we'll equip you with knowledge and skills in advanced audiology. You'll develop a fundamental understanding of the nature of sound, as well as speech and auditory perception.
Your teachers will be leading academics and industry professionals with current knowledge of audiology best practice. They'll guide you through pre-clinical and clinical study so you understand the practical aspects of audiology.
What's more, you'll undertake extensive professional clinical placements with local and interstate clinical placement partners – so you build the confidence to practice upon graduation.
Be ready to change lives. Start building the skills now to make a difference well into the future.
You'll learn:
- Diagnostics
- Learn the foundational clinical assessment procedures used in the audiological evaluation of adult and child patients, including otoscopy, tympanometry, audiometry, otoacoustic emissions and electrophysiological assessments.
- Acoustics
- Understand the nature of sound (acoustics) and auditory perception (psychoacoustics), then apply your knowledge to practical areas of audiology.
- Hearing loss and rehabilitation
- Learn how to select an appropriate hearing aid and/or assistive listening device. Understand the impact of hearing loss and how to manage and rehabilitate complex clients, and explore hearing loss prevention.
- Paediatric audiology
- Learn about causes of hearing loss in children, auditory processing disorders and the impact of childhood hearing impairment.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
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