Study by distance learning over nine months, with support from specialist tutors.
This course is based around your work, so some of your learning will take place during your normal working hours.
You'll also come to our campus in Cambridge for a residential session. The module Practical Procedures for the Hearing Care Assistant involves an exam and a practical assessment, and this takes place in Cambridge. It involves an overnight stay.
Online sessions take place using our virtual learning environment; they're a great opportunity to connect with your peers, as well as tutors. You should be prepared to spend some time on private study, too.
Learn more about the role of a Hearing Care Assistant and develop your practical skills.
Our online course is designed to build on your existing competencies, and grow your clinical practice skills. You’ll learn how to maximise your role, and build a full understanding of what you can do to support patients.
As this course is approved by the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, you could progress on to a foundation degree, such as our FdSc Hearing Aid Audiology. That in turn, can lead to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Teaching and modules
Learn more about hearing care while developing your clinical skills and professional aptitude.
As well clinical skills, this course focuses on areas such as communication and IT that can support the management of an audiology practice.
You’ll also learn more about the working environment of audiology, and external factors that can affect both your own role and patients’ treatment journeys.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
Whole course
Learning and Skills Development for HE and Work (audiology)
Understanding the Work Sector (Audiology)
Practical Procedures for the Hearing Care Assistant
You will be assessed on a module-by-module basis, including in the form of multiple-choice examinations, together with a portfolio based continuous assessment of practical competencies.
The final module includes an exam and a practical assessment, which takes place on our campus in Cambridge. This involves an overnight stay.
This course takes place over nine months, or two trimesters.
There'll be times when you study two modules simultaneously during a trimester. Our tutors will help you to manage your workload and assessment deadlines.
Please contact us if you'd like to discuss the pacing of this course and the options available to you. Email [email protected] or call 01245 686707.
Entry requirements
Passes at grade C or above in subjects at GCSE level or equivalent including Maths, English and a Science, OR;
Demonstration, through documentary evidence, that the required level of knowledge and skills has been achieved in other ways e.g. experiential learning.
If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
You must have a suitable audiology employer and supervisor in order to gain practical experience. Your primary supervisor must have been registered with the HCPC (or equivalent body eg. RCCP).
You will need to provide evidence that a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance has been undertaken.
If you have lived outside of the UK for 6 months or more within the last 5 years then you will need to provide a police check from the country/countries previously resided in.
If you are completing placements overseas you will be required to obtain a police check/certificate of good conduct from the relevant country.
As a distance learner, you'll also need a suitable computer with internet connection, together with sufficient IT competence to make effective use our online learning management system (LMS) with high-speed internet and email.
Fees and funding
£2,950Distance learning students starting 2026/27 (total cost)
Paying your tuition fees If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.
If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.
Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.
Accredited Prior Learning may reduce the tuition fees. This will be confirmed after you've submitted your application.
For military students: you can use your ELCs towards this course. ARU is a recognised ELCAS provider (number 1007). Please contact your Learning Centre for details of ELC, eligibility and how to apply.
You'll be responsible for accommodation and travel costs relating to residential sessions. These are not included in the course fee.
