Overview
- Degree awarded
- PG Credit
- Duration
- Variable
- Entry requirements
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We require a good honours degree or an approved and relevant postgraduate qualification (minimum PGDip or equivalent - 120 credits at master's level) or relevant clinical experience (see 'Professional entry qualifications').
We also require written support from your current employer permitting time to attend lectures and complete all learning and assessment activities.
- Number of places/applicants
- 10 places available per unit
- How to apply
- Complete our online application form to apply for our CPD units.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modular | N | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- Study one or more units from our MSc Audiology degree as standalone courses for continuing professional development.
- Learn from internationally recognised experts at the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD).
- Fit further study into your schedule if you do not have the time to undertake a full master's course.
Open days
The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses. On this day, you will find out more about the course and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have. For more information, see Open days .
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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Modular (part-time)
UK students (per annum): £1,400 per 15 credits
International, including EU, students (per annum): £3,500 per 15 credits
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 529 4563
- pgtaught.audiology@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/audiology/cpd/
- School/Faculty
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas.
Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
We require a good honours degree or an approved and relevant postgraduate qualification (minimum PGDip or equivalent - 120 credits at master's level) or relevant clinical experience (see 'Professional entry qualifications').
We also require written support from your current employer permitting time to attend lectures and complete all learning and assessment activities.
English language
English language test validity
Professional entry qualification
Applications are welcome from candidates with evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience (which the University accepts as qualifying you for entry) and a recognised health/education/social care-related professional qualification and/or employment in healthcare or education services.
Individuals applying via this route may also be required, upon application, to submit a short 500-word essay demonstrating your academic writing ability and critical thinking skills.
Application and selection
How to apply
Advice to applicants
Places are limited to ten per unit, so you should apply early.
You must state which unit you wish to register for when applying.
Returning to education
Re-applications
Course details
Course description
We offer a range of master's-level units from our MSc Audiology course as individual continuing professional development (CPD) courses.
Our CPD units are ideally suited for registered audiologists, clinical scientists, hearing therapists and others wishing to further their knowledge of audiology. You should have evidence of higher education study or already be working in the field of audiology.
We offer the following units:
- Clinical Applications of Neurosensory Sciences
- Neurosensory Science
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Adult Auditory Assessment
- Adult Auditory Rehabilitation and Management
- Vestibular Assessment and Management
- Paediatric Audiology
- Auditory Science
- Developing Deaf Child
- Language Acquisition
- Effective Amplification in Infants and Children
- Changing Paediatric Hearing
- Paediatric Hearing Assessment
- Children with Complex Needs and Hearing Loss
- Adults with Complex Needs and Hearing Loss
Further details about each unit (other than Effective Amplification in Infants and Children) can be found in the course unit section.
Special features
Expert teaching
This course is led by members of the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD), an internationally recognised multi-million-pound hearing research programme.
Teaching and learning
Many of the staff involved with our courses are actively involved in research (either scientific or pedagogical research).
Where possible, members of staff teach course units related to their research interests and are in a position to keep their teaching informed and up to date.
A large number of the teaching staff are also clinically trained audiologists, hearing therapists or hearing scientists.
Course unit details
All units carry 15 credits at master's level, except Effective Amplification for Infants and Children, which carries 30 credits.
Effective Amplification for Infants and Children is also offered as non-credit bearing.
On successful completion of each unit, students will be awarded a CPD certificate.
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia: A Person Centred Approach | NURS63570 | 15 | Optional |
| Vestibular Assessment and Management | PCHN60022 | 15 | Optional |
| Auditory Science | PCHN60041 | 15 | Optional |
| Paediatric Audiology | PCHN60052 | 15 | Optional |
| Clinical Applications of Neurosensory Science | PCHN60080 | 30 | Optional |
| Adult Auditory Assessment and Management | PCHN60091 | 15 | Optional |
| Research Methods and Statistics | PCHN60170 | 15 | Optional |
| Language Acquisition | PCHN60240 | 15 | Optional |
| Developing Deaf Child | PCHN60260 | 15 | Optional |
| Effective Amplification for infants and children | PCHN60320 | 30 | Optional |
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What our students say
Completing the Advanced Rehabilitation in Audiology CPD unit has dug deep into my rehabilitative skills and has opened my eyes to the bigger picture. I am so pleased with the skills I have gained and refined over the five days, and I look forward to applying them in practice and in my life. (Mash'aal Choudhary, Audiologist)
The Advanced Rehabilitation in Audiology unit was surprisingly self-revealing. I learnt a lot about myself that I can apply to both my personal and professional life. (Gladys Akinseye, MSc Advanced Audiology student)
I started the Advanced Rehabilitation in Audiology CPD course to improve my rehabilitative skills. I have learnt so much - not just on a professional level, but also on a personal level. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to develop their rehab skills. (Saima Latif, Audiologist)
Taking part in the Adult Aural Rehabilitation course has given me a real sense of self-awareness. It has emphasised the importance of counselling skills and how they can be applied and adapted in practice. I would highly recommend this thoroughly enjoyable course to anyone wishing to improve and aid their rehabilitation techniques. (Linda Piatkiewicz, Audiologist)
After a significant time since undertaking any formalised education, I decided to enrol on the Effective Amplification course to update my knowledge in this area. I have found it to be an excellent course that is well-presented using varied formats, and is highly relevant to my work as a paediatric audiologist. I believe my clinical practice is more considered as a result of attending this first rate course. (Cath Felthouse, Audiologist)
Effective Amplification for Infants and Children is a brilliant and challenging course to undertake. (Nasima Khatun, student, 2015/16)
Facilities
Our Audiology short courses are well provided for in terms of high-quality laboratory equipment and facilities for the teaching of practical skills.
You will have access to these facilities outside of timetabled sessions to facilitate individual practice (with some limitation on procedures that carry certain risks - eg aural impression taking).
You will also able to access a range of library and IT facilities throughout the University.