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BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering with Foundation Year

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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 our BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering with Foundation Year degree.

The foundation year pathway is an excellent study route if you don't meet the direct entry requirements for the honours degree or you are returning to academic studies. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress on to our BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering degree course.

For over 60 years Salford has pioneered acoustics teaching and research. Led by research-active practitioners, our courses include practical experiments in our world-class acoustic facilities, where you can discover the amazing ways that sound and acoustics impact our everyday lives.

General Eligibility

GCSE

  • English language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above.

  • You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

  • 64 UCAS points where qualifications include both mathematics and physics to A-Level or equivalent standard.

  • 72 UCAS points from any subject combination without mathematics and physics

A-Level

  • 64 UCAS points where qualifications include both mathematics and physics at A-Level and a Pass in Science Practical.

  • 72 UCAS points from any subject combination without mathematics and physics.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year
  • Foundation Mathematics 1 and 2

  • Foundation Physics A

  • Foundation Physics B

  • Foundation Physics Laboratory

  • Foundation IT and Study Skills

2 Year 1
  • Introduction to Acoustics

  • Analogue Electronics

  • Mathematics (Acoustics)

  • Acoustics Laboratory

  • Studio Production

  • Signal Chain Theory

3 Year 2
  • Digital Signal Processing

  • Microphone and Loudspeaker Design

  • Principles of Acoustics

  • Industrial Studies and Career Management

  • Group Design Project

  • Electromagnetism

4 Year 3
  • Final Year Project

Choose two modules from the following group:

  • Room Acoustics

  • Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning

  • Psychoacoustics and Musical Acoustics

  • Noise and Vibration Control

Plus two further modules from the following group:

  • Computer Simulation for Acoustics

  • Environmental Noise Measurement and Modelling

  • Measurement Analysis and Assessment

  • Immersive Sound Reproduction

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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