Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Next start date
2025 Semester One – 3 March
2026 Semester One – 2 March
Available locations
Grafton
Points
240
Programme type
Postgraduate
Research options available

Programme overview

This research-based programme is recognised by the New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS).

Becoming an audiologist involves the completion of the two-year masters programme, followed by one further year of supervised clinical practice, leading to a Certificate of Clinical Competence provided by the NZAS. This is normally undertaken while employed in an audiology clinic.

Facilities such as the University's Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic and The Oticon Foundation Hearing Education Centre provide excellent opportunities for clinical training and continuing education for practising audiologists.

Programme structure

This is a 240 point research-based programme that consists of two parts:

Part I

  • Core courses in auditory neuroscience, diagnostic audiology, clinical otolaryngology and hearing aids for the impaired (120 points)

Part II

  • Clinical practicum with emphasis on paediatric audiology (30 points)
  • Completion of a thesis (90 points)

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

Year 1 120 points

  • Code:
    AUDIOL 701
    Name:
    Auditory Neuroscience
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    AUDIOL 702
    Name:
    Basic Diagnostic Audiology
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    AUDIOL 704
    Name:
    Central Auditory Function
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    AUDIOL 713
    Name:
    Clinical Otolaryngology and Related Sciences
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    AUDIOL 714
    Name:
    Hearing Aids and Other Devices for the Hearing Impaired
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    AUDIOL 715
    Name:
    Physics and Acoustics for Audiology
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    AUDIOL 716A/B
    Name:
    Clinical Practicum I
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts

Year 2 120 points

  • Code:
    AUDIOL 718A/B
    Name:
    Clinical Practicum II
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    AUDIOL 796A/B
    Name:
    Thesis
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    90 pts

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Research 240 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

    An undergraduate degree

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

Entry to this masters is competitive and is limited to 24 students per year, with selection by academic merit based on your GPA. Entry is also subject to performance in the Multi Mini Interviews process.

You must have completed a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0, or completed a Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Alternatively, you must have completed a Bachelors degree or equivalent, and passed 60 points in a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma (or 60 points of relevant 700 level courses) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded). Normally, this would also require an interview. 

A relevant degree may include subjects in one of health sciences, public health, or science. Whether a degree is considered relevant will also depend on the courses taken; relevant areas may include physiology and psychology.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Research 240 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

    An undergraduate degree

  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    7.5

    No bands less than 7.0

    See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

Entry to this masters is competitive and is limited to 24 students per year, with selection by academic merit based on your GPE. Entry is also subject to performance in the Multi Mini Interviews process.

You must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0 or higher.

A relevant degree may include subjects in one of health sciences, public health, or science. Whether a degree is considered relevant will also depend on the courses taken; relevant areas may include physiology and psychology.  

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Audiology cost per year?

2025 fees

Domestic students
NZ$10,018.80*
International students
NZ$52,585*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2025
1 July 2024

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

Other important dates

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates have developed the necessary academic knowledge, research and clinical experience to practice audiology at entry-level. Graduates may work as clinicians in the public or private sector or apply to pursue doctoral study. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Audiologist

Further study options

See all study options

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

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