Course summary
Whilst you study at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), you will develop expert knowledge and understanding of sound, vibration and signal processing. You can choose your modules to cover a broad range of topics in acoustical and vibration engineering or specialise further in a topic. Topics include engineering acoustics, vibrations in structures, applied signal processing, control of sound and vibration, underwater acoustics, biomedical applications, machine learning, building acoustics, electroacoustics, and human effects of sound and vibration. You’ll work on a wide range of real-world applications during your MSc, and you'll graduate with the skills needed for a career in acoustical engineering or for continued study at PhD level. Acoustical engineers are in high demand. Previous students now work in industry and consultancy covering roles in noise control, building acoustics, audio engineering and much more. You can study this master's degree without prior knowledge of acoustics or vibration.
Modules
"Acoustical and Vibration Engineering modules: Professional Aspects of Engineering; Fundamentals of Acoustics; MSc Research Project Examples of optional modules include: Noise Control Engineering; Signal Processing; Ocean Acoustics & Biomedical Ultrasound; Electroacoustics; Aeroacoustics; Architectural and Building Acoustics; Human Responses to Sound and Vibration; Vibration Engineering Practice; Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing; Active Control of Sound and Vibration; Theoretical and Computational Acoustics; Fundamentals of Vibration. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/acoustical-and-vibration-engineering-masters-msc#modules."
Assessment method
Examinations, presentations, coursework and dissertation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Acoustics, Institute of
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
- Engineering Council
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: For IELTS, this is 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree in engineering, physics or mathematics. We will also consider music technology gradutes physical sciences or a related subject.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ