La Trobe University
Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Audiology
Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
5.0F/P
Campus
Melbourne (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Audiology at La Trobe University in Bundoora, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Speech and language therapy graduates register with the HCPC and work with children and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in NHS, schools, care homes and private practice.
Student life (indicative)
Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
37,480
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
24.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
72.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Audiology
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Audiology topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Audiology
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Minimum selection and admission criteria
- Master of Clinical Audiology The minimum selection and admission criteria to the Master of Clinical Audiology is successful completion of the 3
- year Bachelor of Health Sciences with an overall Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or higher. Recent Year 12 graduates Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Minimum selection and admission criteria
- Master of Clinical Audiology The minimum selection and admission criteria to the Master of Clinical Audiology is successful completion of the 3
- year Bachelor of Health Sciences with an overall Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or higher. Applicants with Higher Education study Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Minimum selection and admission criteria
- Master of Clinical Audiology The minimum selection and admission criteria to the Master of Clinical Audiology is successful completion of the 3
- year Bachelor of Health Sciences with an overall Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or higher. Applicants with VET study Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Minimum selection and admission criteria
- Master of Clinical Audiology The minimum selection and admission criteria to the Master of Clinical Audiology is successful completion of the 3
- year Bachelor of Health Sciences with an overall Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or higher. Applicants with work and life experience Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions before applying for a course package. Minimum selection and admission criteria
- Master of Clinical Audiology The minimum selection and admission criteria to the Master of Clinical Audiology is successful completion of the 3
- year Bachelor of Health Sciences with an overall Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or higher. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. Non
- Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
- Remoteness Area (ASGS
- RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
- Remoteness Area (ASGS
- RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Open Access Pathway subjects Successful completion of two of the following three Open Access Pathway subjects : PHE1UHW
- UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND WELLBEING PAM1HSF
- HUMAN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION STM1001
- MAKING SENSE OF DATA Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
- Remoteness Area (ASGS
- RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Open Access Pathway subjects Successful completion of two of the following three Open Access Pathway subjects : PHE1UHW
- UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND WELLBEING PAM1HSF
- HUMAN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION STM1001
- MAKING SENSE OF DATA SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
- Remoteness Area (ASGS
- RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies, Higher Education (HE) studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page for further information. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. English language test selection Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard
- Remoteness Area (ASGS
- RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
37,480
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
24%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
- Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
- Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Beach lifestyle
University Stats
Total Students37,480
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students24%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
72%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Speech and language therapy graduates register with the HCPC and work with children and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in NHS, schools, care homes and private practice.
- Speech and language therapy graduates register with the HCPC and work with children and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in NHS, schools, care homes and private practice.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Education
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Housing£821/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£86/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,429
Annual living costs£17,158/yr
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Online carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.
- Like most major Australian cities, Online carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.