Acoustical Engineering: University of Southampton

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Degree: BEng/MEng
Address: Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University Road, Highfield, Southampton, S017 1BJ, United Kingdom
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Subject: Engineering
Scholarship and Grants: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/scholarships
Telephone: +44 (0) 23 8059 2294
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8059 3190
E-mail: enqu...@isvr.soton.ac.uk
Website: http://www.isvr.soton.ac.uk/

Acoustical engineering is taught in the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), one of the world’s leading centres for research, teaching and consultancy in acoustics.
Course overview

Engineering design to minimise noise and vibration and exploit sound
Small-group teaching and in-depth laboratory and project work
Specialist theme in Audio engineering available
Scholarships available for extracurricular music performance tuition (grade 8 required)

Course content

Principles of sound and vibration
Electronics and transducers
Analysis of signals (eg sound, seismic, biomedical)
Ocean acoustics and sonar
Controlling noise and vibration (eg in buildings, road vehicles, aircraft)
Sound reproduction and musical instrument acoustics
Perception of sound and vibration by humans
Mechanical engineering design and computing
Individual and group project work

Entry requirements

A level: ABB, including mathematics and physics (one of which must be grade A)
IB: 33 points (minimum), including a total of 12 points from mathematics and physics at higher level
Intake: 20–25 students
Average applicants per place: 4–5
Selection process: UCAS application and interview

Main University Contact

Postal Address: University of SouthamptonUniversity RoadSouthamptonSO17 1BJ
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/

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