International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this.
Sound is everywhere, from speech and music, to traffic and everyday noise. Acoustics is about exploring the physics of sound and the psychology of how people react when hearing them. Acoustical engineering has endless applications, from designing loudspeakers in smart phones to creating spaces where audio is at its best. Where there is sound, there is the potential to improve it through acoustical engineering.
Industry-led teaching
For over 60 years Salford has pioneered acoustics teaching and research and is recognised by the UK Institute of Acoustics with a route to Chartered Engineer status.
Supportive learning
Our Acoustical and Audio Engineering degree will guide you through this creative area of science and engineering, through a suite of modules designed to embed theoretical knowledge and creative application, to help you become a world-class acoustic and audio professional. Our Audio/Sound Technology and Acoustics courses scored 91% for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2020 (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data)
Knowledge building
With a focus on real-world problems solving, you'll explore the principles of acoustics, analogue electronics, speech, environmental noise measurement, digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, audio systems and speaker design. You will also have the opportunity to complete an industry placement, providing real world context for your studies.
This course is also available with an integrated masters route.
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Course details:
Year one
Introduction to Acoustics
Analogue Electronics
Mathematics (Acoustics)
Mathematics and Computing
Acoustics Laboratory
Audio Systems
Year two
Digital Signal Processing
Microphone and Loudspeaker Design
Principles of Acoustics
Industrial Studies and Career Management
Group Design Project
Mathematical Methods and Applications
Year three
Final Year Project
Choose four modules from the following:
Speech and Musical Acoustics
Environmental Noise Measurement
Measurement Analysis and Assessment
Computer Simulation for Acoustics (year one for part time)
Noise Control (year two part-time)
Psychoacoustics
Room Acoustics
Transducer Design
Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning
Automotive NVH
Virtual and Augmented Reality Audio
Successfully completing an acoustical and audio engineering degree course can put you in a great position to take a leading role in the diverse world of sound, music production, acoustics and audio.
Audio and acoustics graduates often develop careers as acoustic consultants improving the sound of buildings or reducing noise, product developers carrying out research and development in an industry or university setting, and audio software engineers in broadcast and gaming.
Our graduates have progressed their career in roles with Arup, BBS, Apple, Dolby, Jaguar Land Rover and Bang and Olufson.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
