Acoustics and Music: University of Southampton

Acoustical engineering demands a remarkable breadth and depth of study, drawing on disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, materials, manufacturing and signal processing. Consequently, acoustical engineering is an excellent degree choice for those who want to open up a broad range of scientific and engineering career options on graduation.
Course overview

• Joint honours degree for those pursuing a rigorous scientific programme, while indulging their love of music
• Wide choice of acoustics and music modules
• Weight your studies in favour of either subject, anything from 25/75 to 75/25 per cent split

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: BBB, in mathematics, physics and music (grade 8 practical and grade 7 theory usually acceptable as an alternative to A level music)
• IB: 32 points (minimum), including a total of 11 points from mathematics and physics at higher level and 6 points from music at higher level, plus grade 8 music practical
• 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/