Overview

Gaining the Applied Acoustics programme from University of Derby will enhance your career and promotion prospects, paving the way to more senior roles in industry, consultancy, local authorities and statutory bodies.

Key facts:

If you’re a professional acoustician, you can top up your existing qualifications to achieve a highly regarded masters degree – all by distance learning

Study at a leading centre with over 30 years’ experience of delivering acoustics courses
Boost your career prospects by gaining a recognised masters degree which will set you apart within the profession
Build on your basic acoustics knowledge and gain the high-level skills to review different methods of noise assessment and control
Adopt interdisciplinary approaches to solving acoustic problems and draw on real-world case studies
Undertake work-based projects which are tailored to your current role and the needs of your employer
Choose between full-time and part-time routes to the MSc and enjoy all the benefits and convenience of distance learning
Learn from experienced acousticians renowned for their wide-ranging consultancy work and influential research

Careers

It will help you continue your professional development, bring you up to date with the challenges facing acousticians today and give you insights into latest methods of assessment and control.
You’ll also develop valuable research, critical thinking and analytical skills which will serve you well as you advance your career.
If you’d like to pursue further academic research, the MSc is also an excellent platform for studying at PhD level.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Independent Scholarly Activity - This module is worth 60 credits towards the final award. You’ll complete a research-based investigation, either of a practical nature or a desk top review, into an acoustic topic of your choice. Throughout the module you’ll be supervised and supported by an experienced academic advisor

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Enrolment is open until about two weeks before the course begins, but it's best to submit your application as early as possible as some courses fill quickly.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music View 14 other Masters in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll be required to hold an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in a science or relevant discipline.
It is preferred that prior to this course you will have completed the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control. However, if you do not hold the IOA Diploma but wish to complete the MSc in Applied Acoustics, please contact us.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3340 GBP / module

≈ 3340 GBP / module
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Citizens or residents

3340 GBP / module

≈ 3340 GBP / module

Additional Details

for 60 credit Independent Project

Funding

You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.
Our new EU Transition Bursary offers financial support to our European students. If you normally reside in the EU and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September or January , you could be eligible for this reduction in your tuition fees. If you have home fee status or have EU settled or pre-settled status in the UK, you are not eligible for international scholarships but you may be eligible for the Derby Achievement Scholarship.

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