Acoustics Education
Salford University established an Acoustics Department in 1975 and it has been a leading national centre ever since. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in acoustics.
Courses
MSc Acoustics
Help to build a better sounding world with a postgraduate MSc Acoustics degree.
Delivered in full and part-time study pathways, either on campus or online, The University of Salford has designed a course to nurture your specialist knowledge, so you’re ready to develop a career as a future leader in audio product development, noise consultancy or sound management.
Recommended for numerate science graduates looking to join the acoustics and audio profession, you will benefit from using world-class facilities learning alongside an academic team at the forefront of industry-focused research.
MSc Audio Production
New technologies are changing the way people experience sound and audio. With The University of Salford’s specialist Audio Production postgraduate degree, you’ll gain practical, theoretical and creative experience of sound engineering, music production and audio technology.
The University of Salford’s course is designed to develop your professional audio skills, backed up with thorough theoretical knowledge about its design, management and production across many platforms. During your studies, you will get to use advanced recording studios, music technology suites and acoustics facilities at the University of Salford’s MediaCity and Peel Park campuses.
This course is highly recommended for audio technology and engineering graduates who want to pursue a career in the audio and media industries. By building on your engineering and technology fundamentals, you can gain specialist knowledge and expand your skill set, positioning you for an exciting career in sound, music and media industries.
BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering
Acoustics explores the physics of sound and the psychology of how people react to noise and vibration. Prepare for a rewarding future career where you can create a better sounding world with the University of Salford’s BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering degree.
For over 60 years, the University of Salford has pioneered acoustics teaching and research, and is recognised by the UK Institute of Acoustics with a route to Chartered Engineer status meaning you will be taught to the highest industry standards. Led by research-active practitioners, you’ll complete practical experiments in the University of Salford’s acoustic facilities, and discover the amazing number of ways that sound and acoustics impact our everyday lives.
The University of Salford uses interactive and engaging small group teaching styles to guide you through this creative area of science and engineering. The carefully designed modules embed theoretical knowledge and creative application so you can nurture your transferable skills to become a world-class acoustic and audio professional.
MEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering
With a focus on solving real-world problems, acoustics explores the physics of sound and the psychology of how people react to noise and vibration. Prepare for a rewarding future career where you can create a better sounding world with The University of Salford’s MEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering degree.
For over 60 years The University of Salford has pioneered acoustics teaching and research, and is recognised by the UK Institute of Acoustics with a route to Chartered Engineer status meaning you will be taught to the highest industry standards. Led by research-active practitioners, you’ll complete practical experiments in The University of Salford’s acoustic facilities, and discover the amazing ways that sound and acoustics impact our everyday lives.
The University of Salford uses small-group teaching to guide you through this creative area of science and engineering. You will follow carefully-designed modules that embed theoretical knowledge and creative application, and nurture your transferable skills so you can become a world-class acoustic and audio professional.
BSc Sound Engineering Production
Sound engineers are essential to how we perceive live and recorded sound. As digital listening experiences expand, and listeners engage on different platforms and in different locations, sound quality and delivery is paramount. With the sound engineering and production degree, you’ll develop the professional knowledge to experience and deliver audio at the highest standard.
With a focus on your career and real-world applications, you’ll explore a range of audio modules which will equip you with the skills to build a career in the music and audio industries. Combining audio engineering theory and studio-based delivery, you’ll critically evaluate new audio developments and apply them creatively.
Designed to get you industry-ready, this course has been awarded accreditation status with JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Services), which means you will be educated to the highest industry standards.
At the forefront of audio and acoustics teaching and research for over 60 years, Salford is home to some ground-breaking and world-class facilities. As a sound engineering and production student, you’ll experience cutting-edge acoustic testing facilities, advanced laboratories and industry-standard studio equipment across The University of Salford’s Peel Park and MediaCity campuses, that will help to develop your knowledge and your practical skills.
Masters by research and PhD programme
The Acoustics Research Centre has a thriving student population studying a doctoral program. A research degree, such as a doctorate or masters by research, gives you an opportunity to explore an area of acoustics or audio that you find particularly interesting. The research challenge is usually to discover new science through measurement, prediction and developing an in-depth understanding of the subject.
The University of Salford’s has two doctoral centres that have funded PhD positions:
- LAURA: The Leverhulme Trust Aural Diversity Doctoral Research Hub provides funded inter-disciplinary PhD and Masters training in the study of hearing and listening differences.
- EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures is a collaboration between 4 universities and over 50 project partners.
Computer Simulation for Acoustics
In the Computer Simulation for Acoustics module, you will learn the fundamental principles of computer simulation techniques: geometric room acoustics, finite element method, and boundary element method using COMSOL and related software packages.
This single module is drawn from The University of Salford’s MSc/PgDip Acoustics programme. It is offered standalone to cater for the needs of those who only require training in one specialist area, e.g., for CPD purposes in relevant industries
Environmental Noise Measurement and Modelling
In the Environmental Noise Measurement and Modelling module, you will carry out measurement and modelling of environmental noise using appropriate sound measuring instrumentation and modelling capabilities. You will develop the ability to describe and explain the main provisions of current environmental noise legislation, guidance and best practice.
This single module is drawn from The University of Salford’s MSc/PgDip Acoustics programme. It is offered standalone to cater for the needs of those who only require training in one specialist area, e.g., for CPD purposes in relevant industries.
Immersive Sound Reproduction
In the Immersive Sound Reproduction module, you will develop an understanding of transducer systems for the capture and reproduction of 3D sound. You will then go on to develop understanding of how the human auditory system works and how this can be exploited to deliver realistic and immersive spatial audio experiences.
This single module is drawn from The University of Salford’s MSc/PgDip Acoustics programme. It is offered standalone to cater for the needs of those who only require training in one specialist area, e.g., for CPD purposes in relevant industries.
Measurement, Analysis and Assessment
Measurement, Analysis and Assessment aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge to specify and undertake appropriate acoustic measurements, including understanding their limitations, and being able to analyse the data you produce.
It is also a core module of The University of Salford’s MSc/PgDip Acoustics programme, and there are other single module options from the full Acoustics programme available to study.
Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning
Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning aims to give you an understanding of how acoustic signals may be handled and processed digitally, considering the benefits and limitations. You will study the decomposition of signals in frequency and their manipulation using digital filters, including design and analysis techniques.
This single module is drawn from The University of Salford’s MSc/PgDip Acoustics programme. It is offered standalone to cater for the needs of those who only require training in one specialist area, e.g., for CPD purposes in relevant industries.
Noise and Vibration Control
Noise and Vibration Control will provide you with knowledge and understanding of noise and vibration control engineering processes and methodologies. You will learn how to select appropriate noise and vibration control options for realistic scenarios, with a focus on the transport industry (road, rail and air vehicles).
This single module is drawn from The University of Salford’s It is offered standalone to cater for the needs of those who only require training in one specialist area, e.g., for CPD purposes in relevant industries.
Principles of Acoustics and Vibration
In the Principles of Acoustics and Vibration module you will develop a systematic understanding of the physical and mathematical representations of vibrating systems and acoustic waves in 1D, 2D and 3D.
This single module is drawn from The University of Salford’s MSc/PgDip Acoustics programme. It is offered standalone to cater for the needs of those who only require training in one specialist area, e.g., for CPD purposes in relevant industries.
Psychoacoustics and Musical Acoustics
Music is one of the most important signals in acoustics and audio. Psychoacoustics and Musical Acoustics is about how musical sounds are made, how they can be modelled and synthesised, and also how listeners respond to them.
This single module is drawn from The University of Salford’s MSc/PgDip Acoustics programme. It is offered standalone to cater for the needs of those who only require training in one specialist area, e.g., for CPD purposes in relevant industries.
Room Acoustics
The Room Acoustics module aims to provide you with a thorough grasp of room acoustics principles, including theoretical models for both low and high frequencies, developing your ability to apply these in order to analyse existing rooms or design new ones.
This single module is drawn from The University of Salford’s MSc/PgDip Acoustics programme. It is offered standalone to cater for the needs of those who only require training in one specialist area, e.g., for CPD purposes in relevant industries.