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FdSc

Hearing Aid Audiology

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

2 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

2AUD

Delivery

Campus Taught

Our Foundation Degree in Hearing Aid Audiology allows you to earn as you learn. It's for professionals currently working within an audiology setting.

The course is delivered by blended learning with residential block weeks on campus where you will participate in lectures, workshops, seminars and practicals. There will be either two or three residential blocks per semester. In between the residential blocks, all of the learning is online combined with learning in your workplace.

You'll gain a solid foundation in auditory science, anatomy, physiology and pathology. With a strong focus on adult auditory assessment as well as the technology, fitting and verification of hearing aids. You'll also learn strategies and holistic approaches towards providing effective patient-centred rehabilitation. You’ll also develop knowledge and understanding of the codes of conduct, standards and ethics for Hearing Aid Dispensers.

Work-based learning plays a fundamental part in this two-year programme. A large part of your practical learning and teaching will take place within your workplace supported by a Practice Educator. You’ll also take part in practical sessions during your residential blocks at the University.

Please note this course is only available to UK students.

Why study with us

Continue to earn as you learn by working in an audiology setting throughout the programme.
Our blended learning approach combines learning in your workplace with online study as well as residential block weeks on the University campus.
On successful completion, you can apply to join the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with a view to registering as a Hearing Aid Dispenser.

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What you'll do

Gain the knowledge and skills required to provide assessment and rehabilitation associated with the provision of hearing aids for adults.
Develop practical skills within your workplace, supported by a dedicated Practice Educator. You’ll also get to spend time in the University’s clinical suite to enhance your skills.
You'll have access to our excellent facilities on-campus. Including our Library and IT facilities, clinical suites and a wealth of online resources.

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Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

80%Face-to-face

20%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Future careers

After successful completion you can apply to join the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a Hearing Aid Dispenser.

This vocational programme aims to help you become a competent Hearing Aid Dispenser in the private or public sector.

You'll also develop a range of transferable skills in effective communication, report writing, devising presentations, and teamwork skills. These will prove valuable in your future career.

This Foundation Degree level qualification will enable you to pursue higher-level studies either within the field of audiology or in other healthcare fields if you wish.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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You'll have access to Blackboard, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Online learning activities will include live and pre-recorded lectures, video clips, discussion forums and case studies.

During the residential block weeks on campus, you'll attend a mix of face-to-face lectures, workshops, tutorials, group activities and practical skills sessions in our labs.

Your assessments will be varied and are likely to include:

assignments
presentations
written exams
clinical logbook
practical assessments
reflective practice

Assessment and feedback throughout the programme will be ongoing. This will enable you to develop and improve your own performance.

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This course is based in the School of Medicine located in the Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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