Overview

Key facts

In the four-year Audiology offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg programme, you will major in Audiology and Psychology.

Other courses include South African Sign Language, Linguistics, Anatomy, and Neurology, among others. Practical courses are held at the University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic and at various speech and hearing clinics at hospitals, schools, and care facilities, within the broader urban and rural context

Career Opportunities

Community Work and Outreach

Educational Setting

Government Healthcare Settings

Private Practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Speech and Hearing Science

Speech Pathology and Audiology

Psychology

Linguistics: Language, Mind and Brain

South African Sign Language: Basic

Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language and Hearing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Psychology Medicine Linguistics View 11 other Bachelors in Linguistics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

APS 34+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 4

Only 30 places are available in the First year of study for the Bachelor of Audiology degree. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit (i.e. school-leaving results and NBT scores). This aligns with the University’s transformation policy for student selection.

Potential students are encouraged to observe a Speech Pathology and Audiology professional, preferably in a public hospital setting.

Applicants are required to write the NBT by no later than 14 August 2024.

Only the first attempt of the NBT is considered. NBT results are valid for three years.
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English language proficiency
Study Visa

International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

64390 ZAR / year

≈ 64390 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

64390 ZAR / year

≈ 64390 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students pay double tuition.

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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