MSc Applied Acoustics

If you’re a professional acoustician, you can top up your existing qualifications to achieve a highly regarded masters degree – all by distance learning. This course offers a convenient fast-track route to a masters degree for professionals who already hold the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control. You will enter the MSc at the masters stage, so your studies will centre on a research-based investigation – either practical or desktop-based – culminating in a thesis on an acoustics topic of your choice.

Why study this course?

• Study full-time or part-time at a leading centre with over 30 years’ experience of delivering acoustics courses
• Boost your career prospects by gaining a recognised masters degree which will set you apart within the profession
• Build on your basic acoustics knowledge and gain the high-level skills to review different methods of noise assessment and control
• Adopt interdisciplinary approaches to solving acoustic problems and draw on real-world case studies
• Undertake work-based projects which are tailored to your current role and the needs of your employer
• Learn from experienced acousticians renowned for their wide-ranging consultancy work and influential research

If – like most of our students – you are already employed in the acoustics field, the skills and knowledge you gain on the course will be directly relevant to your day-to-day work. You can choose to undertake a work-based study which is of benefit to both you and your organisation. We will liaise with you and your employer to ensure that your study meets the right academic criteria for an MSc award. If you are not currently employed in a Noise related field, we can provide support regarding the selection and development of a Project.

* International students are welcome to study the MSc Applied Acoustics by distance learning if they already hold the IOA Diploma in Acoustics or equivalent.

Whether you want to step up the career ladder, change paths or pursue your passion for a subject you love, you can transform your world with postgraduate study at the University of Derby.

Located in the heart of England, Derby has great transport links with the rest of the UK. This central position means that the city has a long-standing reputation for innovation and industry. We have strong connections with a range of regional employers to support your studies through applied learning, guest lectures and other opportunities.

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