Acoustics Education
Courses
MSc Applied Acoustics
If you’re a professional acoustician, you can top up your existing qualifications to achieve a highly regarded masters degree – all by distance learning. You’ll need to have studied the IOA Diploma in Acoustics to study this MSc top-up.
This course offers a convenient fast-track route to a masters degree for professionals who already hold the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control. You will enter the MSc at the masters stage, so your studies will centre on a research-based investigation – either practical or desktop-based – culminating in a thesis on an acoustics topic of your choice.
Throughout this independent study, you’ll be supervised and supported by an academic advisor.
Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement
This course is accredited by the Institute of Acoustics. This recognition, coupled with over 25 years’ experience of delivering short courses in acoustics, means The University of Derby has the knowledge and expertise to support you in this course.
You’ll receive an overview of the basic definitions and principles of sound, noise indices, and units, and the basic calculations involving decibels and noise indices.
You will go through the basic features and properties of an integrating sound level meter. We will also consider the importance of both field and laboratory calibration requirements.
You will review noise assessment methods and standards, including the new guidance documents on noise in relation to planning applications, BS4142, CRTN, and BS5228. The focus here is very much on measurement methodology and less so on the legislative requirements.
You’ll be encouraged to focus on the principles and good practice of noise measurement in the field, including those stipulated in BS7445. You will also consider the limitations of noise measurement through the application of practical case studies and uncertainty. There will be plenty of opportunities to practise your skills outdoors.
Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Assessment
This course is accredited by the Institute of Acoustics. This recognition, coupled with over 25 years’ experience of delivering short courses in acoustics, means The University of Derby has the knowledge and expertise to support you in this course.
You’ll receive an overview of the basic definitions and principles of sound, noise indices and units, as well as basic calculations involving decibels.
You’ll go through the basic features and properties of an integrating sound level meter, calibration requirements, and the properties of a dosimeter.
You’ll review measurement strategies, including the limitations of data collection, the calculation of personal noise exposure levels and action planning.
You’ll focus on the structure of the ear and the hearing mechanism. In addition, you’ll review hearing defects and their social implications. You’ll also look at properties and types of hearing protector, their limitations and advantages, and their performance.
It’s vital to be up to date with legislation, so you will review the Control of Noise at Work regulations 2005 and relevant Guidance documents.
You’ll look at the basic methods of noise control in the workplace, from its source to its transmission path and finally to the receiver.
Institute of Acoustics Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
Take your interest and skills in acoustics to the next level on this practical and inspiring accredited course. Gain the knowledge, practical skills and problem-solving abilities which are essential for professional acousticians. Choose to specialise in specific areas of acoustics to reflect your current job role or career aspirations. Build your professional credibility on a course accredited by the Institute of Acoustics and meet the educational requirements for membership of the Institute.
Study at a leading centre with over 20 years’ experience of delivering acoustics training. The IOA diploma is a part-time course delivered on campus and is therefore unavailable to International Students.
This diploma is a popular choice for people already in employment who want to enhance their career prospects. Many work as pollution control or noise control officers with local authorities, environmental consultancies, architecture and engineering firms.
MSc Audio Engineering
Drive the next generation of audio technology with the help of this distinctive masters programme. Underpinned by pioneering research, excellent teaching and first-rate facilities, The University of Derby’s MSc Audio Engineering equips you with the skills and knowledge valued most by employers in the rapidly changing and dynamic field of audio engineering.
This MSc programme enables graduates with good first degrees in Electronic Engineering, Music Technology or similar subjects to develop the higher-level expertise they need to enter the specialist field of audio engineering. With a flexible part-time study option available, it also represents an excellent route for professionals already working within the sector to upgrade their skills and understanding.