Course summary
You'll develop expert knowledge of the latest modern developments in sound, vibration and signal, whilst you study at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR). You'll study engineering acoustics, vibrations in structures, applied signal processing, underwater acoustics, and human effects of sound and vibration. You can choose a general pathway of Acoustics and Vibration or specialise further in either a Signal Processing or Structural Vibration pathway. You'll graduate with the skills needed for a career in acoustical engineering or for continued study at PhD level. Acoustical engineers are in great demand. Previous students now work in industry and consultancy covering roles in noise control, building acoustics, audio engineering and much more. You'll work on a wide range of real-world applications during your Master's, preparing you for your career. You can study this Master's without prior knowledge of acoustics. .
Modules
Acoustical and Vibration Engineering (no pathway) modules: Professional Aspects of Engineering; Fundamentals of Acoustics; MSc Research Project Acoustical and Vibration Engineering (Signal Processing pathway) modules: Active Control of Sound and Vibration; Signal Processing; Fundamentals of Acoustics; MSc Research Project; Professional Aspects of Engineering Acoustical and Vibration Engineering (Structural Vibration pathway) modules: Vibration Engineering Practice; Fundamentals of Vibration; Fundamentals of Acoustics; MSc Research Project; Professional Aspects of Engineering Examples of optional modules include: Musical Instrument Acoustics; Introduction to Machine Learning; Noise Control Engineering; Signal Processing; Ocean Acoustics & Biomedical Ultrasound; Electroacoustics; Aeroacoustics; Architectural and Building Acoustics; Applied Audio Signal Processing; 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
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
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
A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in engineering, mathematics, 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