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Overview
This MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication at University College Cork is unique in incorporating a focus on communication and how it is affected by hearing loss across the lifespan. A mission of the programme is to engage professionals in expanding and progressing their professional capacities in order to contribute to improved care of patients and their families.
Taking an interdisciplinary approach with expert facilitators from a wide range of disciplinary and clinical backgrounds, course content includes the nature and etiologies of hearing and balance disorders in the pediatric and elderly population; behavioural and objective assessment of hearing loss in children and adults; cochlear implants and implantable devices, as well as habilitation for adults, including those with complex needs. A further unique focus of the course is the nature and management of tinnitus and hyperacusis.
Learning Outcomes
The MSc in Hearing Balance and Communication is offered on a part-time basis only. A range of elective modules allows students to tailor their studies to their own professional and personal interests. At all times the emphasis is on critical appraisal of research evidence. Please note that no part of the programme for a Post Graduate Certificate, Diploma, or MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication, confers clinical competiences or eligibility for professional practice or registration in health or social care professions.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Balance: Assessment and Management in Adults
- Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
- Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: Assessment, Etiology and Management
- Communication and Hearing in Paediatric and Adult Populations
- Research Project
- Psychological Management of Tinnitus: Principles of CBT and Mindfulness
- Auditory Rehabilitation in the Hearing-Impaired Adult Population
- Independent Study
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Studies Clinical Psychology View 8 other Masters in Communication Studies in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates will hold either a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or a Postgraduate Degree (NFQ, Level 9 or equivalent) , in any scientific or medical discipline, such as but not exclusively, Audiology, Anatomy, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Speech and Language Therapy, Medicine, Nursing and Education.
- A motivational statement is part of this application process. The motivational statement should be no longer than 800 words and demonstrate motivation, relevant previous experience, commitment and suitability in applying for this course.
Tuition Fee
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International
9300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9300 EUR per year during 24 months. -
National
4630 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4630 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Cork
860 - 1400 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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