About Acoustical And Audio Engineering in University of Salford
Acoustical and audio engineering explores noise, vibration and sound in the context of architectural spaces, audio systems and consumer products. By understanding how people and environments react and respond to sound, our acoustical and audio engineering with integrated masters degree course will enable you to engineer a better sounding world.
For over 60 years Salford has pioneered acoustics teaching and research. Recognised by the UK Institute of Acoustics with a route to Chartered Engineer status, our acoustical and audio engineering degree will guide you through the creative science and engineering, whether its used to manage sound for virtual reality, or create noise barriers for high speed rail.
Delivered over four years – or five with a placement year - you’ll study a suite of modules designed to embed theoretical knowledge and creative application to help you become a world-class acoustic and audio professional. With a focus on real-world problems solving, you'll explore the principles of acoustics, analogue electronics, speech, environmental noise measurement, digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, audio systems and speaker design.
You will:
- Build professional knowledge and skills that lead to Chartered Engineer status
- Understand the social, legal and environmental issues associated with senior engineering roles
- Explore cutting-edge topics such as noise measurement, psychoacoustics, audio design and sound management
- Complete experiments and projects in specialised acoustics facilities and laboratories
- Be able to take a placement year to increase your skills within the industry
- Take your acoustical engineering knowledge to master's level
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
University of Salford Highlights
Type of Institution |
Private, Co-ed |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Endowment |
4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015 |
Campus Details |
26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations |
Number/Percentage of International Students |
3000+ |
Total number of Professors |
1000+ professors |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
84% |
Graduate Job Rate |
97 % approx. |
International fee |
£12,350 - £15,480 per annum |
Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D. |
Average Graduate Salary |
£29000 approx |
University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
UG fees |
£10200 to £13300 |
PG fees |
£12000 to £19000 |
Accommodation |
£6,000 approx. |
Cost of living |
£7,624 and £9,545 |
English Proficiency Test:
The acceptable English test scores are given below:
Degree |
Score |
Undergraduate - IELTS |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
International Foundation Programme |
4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component) |
Postgraduate Programme |
6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |