Overview

The Acoustics degree offered at University of Salford is delivered by an acoustics academic team at the very pinnacle of the profession. By taking this course, you'll be joining a community of alumni working at the heart of many leading sound and acoustics-focused companies and organisations throughout the world.

The course is endorsed by the Institute of Acoustics for the purposes of meeting the educational requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute. Graduates may attain Engineering Council registration via the Institute of Acoustics.

Employment

Acousticians with engineering, science and mathematical skills are in short supply, which puts you in a strong position to build a career once you've graduated. We have over 25 years’ experience nurturing graduates into audio and acoustics consultancy, research, development and design roles at leading companies such as Apple, Dolby, and the BBC, plus every major acoustic consultancy in the world.

Typically areas of employment for our alumni include acoustics and audio engineering research, broadcast engineering, loudspeaker and audio system design, and consumer audio product development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Acoustics and Vibration

Measurement, Analysis and Assessment

Loudspeaker and Microphones

Digital Signal Processing

Room Acoustics

Computer Simulation of Acoustics

Psychoacoustics

Transducer Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Physics General Engineering & Technology Sound Engineering View 34 other Masters in Sound Engineering in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or second-class degree in a numerate engineering or science discipline. All applicants must have a significant grounding in engineering mathematics.
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Tuition Fee

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International

15750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9090 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9090 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time:

£1,515 per 30 credits

Distance learning

UK/EU: £9,090
International: £15,750

Living costs for Salford

500 - 800 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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