Master of Audiology
The purpose of the dissertation qualification is to provide learners with advanced and specialised knowledge of and research skills in the field of Audiology. The qualification builds on prior graduate level knowledge and skills, in order to enhance competence in the management of people with communication disorders and their families. In this manner, the qualification promotes the learner's professional development, and enhance the range of possibilities for employment.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Curative Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The purpose of the dissertation qualification is to provide learners with advanced and specialised knowledge of and research skills in the field of Audiology. The qualification builds on prior graduate level knowledge and skills, in order to enhance competence in the management of people with communication disorders and their families. In this manner, the qualification promotes the learner's professional development, and enhance the range of possibilities for employment.
Entry requirements and RPL
1 Formal University entrance requirements, i.e. possession of a 4 year degree in Communication Pathology or in a allied profession.
2 Learners with other qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the University and Department, and may be required to pass additional modules in Audiology.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
At the end of the programme students will demonstrate the follwing advanced levels of knowledge and skill
- Indepth knowledge and the application thereof in a specialised area of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- Knowledge of designing research protocols using qualitative and /or qualntitative research methodologies in a specific are of study in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
- Knowledge of skills in implementing, evaluating and documenting independent research in a selected area of study.
In addition the student will demonstrate a professional attitude, embodying principle of confidentiality, ethical practice and respect for the dignity of all clients as well as a recognition of the need for socially accountable ad relevant research.
Associated assessment criteria
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Throughout the programme students will be exposed to formative and summative assessment strategies comprising a research proposal and the dissertation, as well as extensive verbal and written feedback during research seminar presentations, research tutorials and drafts of thesis chapters.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Articulation possibilities exist with
- The Audiology programmme in M Communication Pathology
- Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Other relevant programmes within the School, Faculty, University, esATI and other tertiary institutions by the carrying of credits
- The programmes of Continuing Professional Development in the field of Communication Pathology.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
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