Bachelor of Audiometry
Why study the Bachelor of Audiometry at UNE?
The Bachelor of Audiometry aims to provide both academic knowledge and practical training which will equip students with the necessary skills and expertise to pursue a career in Audiology. This degree is articulated with the Diploma of Hearing Device Prescriptions and Evaluations at TAFE (Diploma in Audiometry) and is the first of its kind in Australia at the undergraduate level. Candidates gain vocational training with TAFE and theoretical knowledge in relevant academic areas with UNE.
On completion of the course students will possess a deep understanding of the broader framework of developmental and physiological psychology; and appreciate theoretical principles underpinning audiometric assessment and rehabilitation techniques.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
I would like to know more about this course.Career Opportunities
This degree is articulated with the Diploma in Audiometry at TAFE. Graduates will possess the academic knowledge and clinical skills required for a profession in audiometry and audiology.
Need assistance?
Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
Contact Us
So we know where to direct your enquiry, please tell us if you are a current or future student:
| Official Abbreviation | BAudiometry | ||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
| Commencing |
|
||||||||||||
| Course Duration |
|
||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||
| Benefits | Eligibility for membership of the Australian College of Audiology |
||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
||||||||||||
| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools are a requirement of some of the core and elective units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
||||||||||||
| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a Diploma of Hearing Device Prescriptions and Evaluations or Diploma in Audiometry from TAFE; or (b) hold a Certificate IV in Audiometric Assessment from TAFE and concurrent enrolment in the Diploma of Hearing Device Prescriptions and Evaluations or Diploma in Audiometry from TAFE. |
||||||||||||
| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Clinical training is provided in the Diploma course through TAFE; students may also need to include WORK300 in their program unless such practicum arrangements have been made. |
||||||||||||
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of faculty/college and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
||||||||||||
| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
||||||||||||
| Further Information | 
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a Diploma in Audiometry or a Diploma in Hearing Device Prescription and Evaluation from TAFE; or
(b) hold a Certificate IV in Audiometric Assessment from TAFE and concurrent enrolment in the Diploma in Audiometry or the Diploma in Hearing Device Prescription and Evaluation from TAFE.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not less than 30 credit points at 300 level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| TAFE Articulation | 72 cps |
| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Articulation Program
This course is articulated with the Diploma in Audiometry at TAFE, equivalent to 72 credit points. The Diploma in Audiometry must be successfully completed prior to the completion of the Bachelor of Audiometry.
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Audiometry.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The Bachelor of Audiometry aims to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge which will equip students with the necessary skills and expertise to pursue a career in Audiology. The course aims to bridge a gap that currently exists in Australia between vocational training as an audiometrist and postgraduate training as an audiologist. Students will have the option to either focus on technical/biological complements to their Psychology major through Bioscience units or to focus on more conceptual/theoretical complements through Linguistics units. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
|
| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will possess a body of knowledge relevant to their fields of study such as in psychology, bioscience, and linguistics. This knowledge will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities and will be assessed throughout the degree by a range of different activities and assessments (e.g., lectures, practicums, essays, reports, online labs, exams).
Communication Skills
Communication skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials, practicums, and online activities. These skills will include oral, online and written communication skills that are appropriate for graduates to use within the professional workplace.
Global Perspectives
Information provided within each unit embeds current global knowledge within the relevant discipline (e.g., textbooks and lectures).
Information Literacy
Graduates will be taught how to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. Through assessment tasks, they will learn how to critically evaluate the sources, values, and validity of information, and to use information in critical and creative thinking.
Life-Long Learning
The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will be fostered in lectures, online material and other unit activities. Through completing these activities graduates will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss research findings in relation to social issues and contexts.
Problem Solving
Graduates will be able to examine social problems and solutions within different social contexts.
Social Responsibility
Graduates will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research and data findings and interpretations. Graduates will critically evaluate research findings and interpretations given a social context.
Team Work
Across a range of units graduates are required to work in groups and/or together in various activities (e.g., LMS discussion forums), both face-to-face and/or online and will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.
|