Choose audiology
Achieve your goals
Our courses and postgraduate research programmes have a longstanding reputation for training professionals and researchers in audiology and deaf education.
You'll have a wide choice of course units to choose from on our audiology courses, enabling you to customise your studies to suit your particular interests. Some units are delivered online, offering a flexible way to study.
Why choose Manchester?
Learn at a research-intensive university
You will study in an intensive and high-quality research environment, learning from members of the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD) and the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre – a valuable opportunity if you wish to go on to a PhD and a research career.
From our students
How I became a chief paediatric audiologist
MSc Advanced Audiology alumnus Annie talks about her journey towards her current role at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
Read the blog : How I fell into audiology and became a chief paediatric audiologist
From seaside living to MSc Audiology at Manchester
Danah gives her thoughts on making the move to a big city to study for an MSc in Audiology.
Read the blog : Just a small-town girl: from seaside living to MSc Audiology at Manchester
Finding my path with the MSc in Audiology
Lin Wu talks about the MSc Audiology course and her job at Cochlear.
How an MSc in Audiology has helped me to fulfil my dreams
Awajimijana is employed as an NHS Senior Specialist Paediatric Audiologist. Discover how the MSc helped him to get there...
Read the blog : How an MSc in Audiology has helped me to fulfil my dreams
The ladies in the van
Audiology researchers take a unique approach to discover the most effective tests to help babies with permanent hearing loss and their families.
Advanced Audiology at Manchester: An international perspective
Wen-Hui explains what drew her to the MSc Advanced Audiology course.
Read the blog : Advanced Audiology at Manchester: An international student’s perspective
Explore your interests
Train as a Teacher of the Deaf
Qualified teachers can expand their skillset by taking our MSc/PGDip Deaf Education course and training as a teacher of the Deaf.
Our course is approved by the Department for Education and National College of Teaching and Learning, and can be taken as a distance learning programme.
From our students
My experience on the PGDip Deaf Education course
Victoria shares how her personal experiences have influenced her aspiration to become a Teacher of the Deaf, and what the PGDip has been like so far.
Read the blog : My experience of studying on the PGDip Deaf Education course at Manchester
Biting the bullet to study on the Deaf Education PGDip
Rachael talks about how her own experiences have shaped her goal to become a Teacher of the Deaf.
Read the blog : Biting the bullet to study on the Deaf Education PGDip
Why Manchester is the place to be for my Deaf Education PGDip
Deputy headteacher Francesca talks about why she picked Manchester and how she has found the PGDip so far.
Read the blog : Why Manchester is the place to be for my Deaf Education PGDip
From mainstream teaching to qualifying as a Teacher of a Deaf
Sara talks about switching to a new and fulfilling career via the Deaf Education course.
Read the blog : How I switched from mainstream teaching to qualifying as a Teacher of a Deaf.
Video: Azra's Deaf Education journey
Azra talks about her Manchester experience and her work as a Teacher of the Deaf.
Watch video : Video: Studying Deaf Education and working as a Teacher of the Deaf.
Why I would recommend studying Deaf Education at Manchester
Becky explains how the opportunities offered by the Deaf Education course have shaped her current work as a Teacher of the Deaf.
Read the blog : Why I would recommend studying Deaf Education at Manchester
Studying Deaf Education as an international student from Cyprus
Andria reflects on her decision to train as a Teacher of the Deaf.
Read the blog : Studying Deaf Education as an international student from Cyprus.
Courses
Master's courses
- Audiology (MSc)
For a grounding in the theoretical, practical and clinical basis of audiology.
- Audiology (Paediatric Pathway) (MSc)
For practising audiologists who want to prepare for advanced roles relevant to children and young people.
- Audiology (Advanced Pathway) (MSc)
For practising audiologists who want to prepare for advanced roles. - Deaf Education (MSc/PGDip)
For teachers who want to train as a teacher of the Deaf. - Deaf Education (PGCert) (International Pathway)
For teaching or support workers based outside of the UK.
NHS Scientist Training Programme
Manchester is also involved in delivering the Audiology specialism of the NHS Scientist Training Programme. For more information on the programme and details of how to apply, visit the National School of Healthcare Science website.
Continuing professional development
We also offer individual units from our MSc Advanced Audiology Studies degree as standalone courses for CPD.
You may also be interested in CPD units adapted from the doctorate-level Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) programme to deliver the same training at master's level.
PhD with integrated master's
If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.
Making an application
Apply for audiology
If you have any questions, email us at pgtaught.audiology@manchester.ac.uk.
If you’re ready to apply to a postgraduate audiology degree at Manchester, here’s what you need to know.