Acoustics Education
The Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for research and training in acoustics and vibration. All Southampton University acoustical engineering degree courses are taught in the ISVR.
Courses
Acoustical Engineering (BEng)
Learn how to make the world sound better, with a specialist knowledge of acoustics, vibration and how they affect us. This acoustical engineering degree specialises in sound and our response to it. You’ll study at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, a leading centre for Acoustical Engineering.
Acoustical Engineering (MEng)
Gain a Masters-level knowledge of acoustics, sound and vibration and use it to make the world sound better. This acoustical engineering master’s will provide fundamental engineering knowledge and a specialist understanding of acoustics. You’ll study at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, a leading centre for Acoustical Engineering.
Audiology (BSc)
You’ll learn the clinical and professional skills you need to become an audiology healthcare professional. The University of Southampton is the only UK university with in-house audiology and auditory implant clinics.
Hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus and balance problems are major health issues and have an impact on quality of life. You’ll learn to manage these conditions and support patients while developing academic, professional and employability skills.
The audiology course teaches you about the biopsychosocial and technical foundations of audiology, as well as the broader scientific, technical, healthcare and professional skills you’ll need from university to become a audiologist.
Throughout this audiology degree, you’ll attend practical sessions in the University’s dedicated skills laboratory and clinics. You’ll also go on a 27-week clinical placement to support your audiologist training.
You’ll also get to explore in depth an aspect of clinical practice that interests you.
When you complete your first year of BSc audiology, you can apply to register as a Hearing Care Assistant (HCA). This means you can take paid assistant audiology roles for the rest of your degree. It’s also possible to switch to part-time for year 3, so you can spread out your placement over a longer period.
This programme is recognised by the National School of Healthcare as a Practitioner Training Programme (PTP).
Audiology (MSci)
You’ll learn the clinical and professional skills you need to become an audiology healthcare professional. The first 3 years of this integrated audiology master’s programme follow the University’s BSc Audiology. The fourth year develops your scientific and leadership skills. The University of Southampton is the only UK university with in-house audiology and auditory implant clinics.
Hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus and balance problems are major health issues and have an impact on quality of life. You’ll learn to manage these conditions and support patients while developing academic, professional and employability skills.
The integrated master’s in audiology teaches you about the biopsychosocial and technical foundations of audiology, as well as broader scientific, technical, healthcare and professional skills you’ll need to practice as an audiologist.
Throughout MSci Audiology, you’ll attend practical sessions in the University’s dedicated skills laboratory and clinics. You’ll also go on a 27-week clinical placement.
You’ll also get to explore in depth an aspect of clinical practice of your choice and you’ll do master’s-level experimental research in a field of audiology that interests you. When you graduate you’ll become a master of clinical audiology.
This integrated master’s degree in audiology is excellent preparation for PhD-level study and, depending which modules you choose, will help you build towards clinical scientist registration through the British Academy of Audiology’s Higher Training Scheme.
This programme is recognised by the National School of Healthcare as a Practitioner Training Programme (PTP).
Acoustical and Vibration Engineering (MSc)
On this MSc in Acoustical Engineering you’ll learn how to apply acoustics to technology. The University of Southampton’s master’s in acoustics will give you expert knowledge of the latest modern developments in sound, vibration and signal processing. You’ll graduate with the skills you need for a career in acoustical engineering or for continued study at PhD level.
This acoustic engineering course combines an understanding of engineering fundamentals with specialist knowledge of sound and vibration.
Audiology (MSc)
Develop the specialist knowledge to boost your career with The University of Southampton’s 1 year MSc Audiology degree. Audiology taster clinics help you learn about patient care and the University’s in-house auditory implant service offers a chance to explore cochlear implantation. Your learning is informed by the University’s Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR). The ISVR developed childhood hearing screening adopted by the NHS and recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Gain scientific training in audiology whether you’re new to the field, or are a qualified health professional interested in taking your career further.
Audiology with Clinical Placement (MSc)
Study The University of Southampton’s full-time 2 year audiology master’s with clinical placement and combine scientific learning with practical training. This 3 year course offers a part-time clinical placement over 2 years. Gain the skills to work in clinical audiology. Applicants who complete the course are eligible to register with The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) to work in the NHS as an audiologist. Graduates from this degree have become leaders in the field both in the UK and abroad.
If you’re new to audiology or are a qualified health professional who wants to take their career further, this master’s degree offers a great way to develop your skills. Through a mixture of theory and practical work – including clinical placements in the UK, Ireland and Jersey – you’ll gain insight and expertise to specialise in the field of audiology.
All placement centres are approved and accredited by the University of Southampton and include a mixture of NHS and private clinics.
When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for the University’s stand-alone Hearing Aid Aptitude Test as a route towards registering as a Hearing Aid Dispenser. EU and international applicants should refer to the HCPC guidance for international applicants.