Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
From the science and maths that goes into ensuring thousands of fans enjoy the same experience at a gig, to public speeches and designing studios – audio engineering plays a major role in the delivery of music and sound. Our course is unique in that it combines the study of acoustics, audio system design and software engineering. In fact, you’ll develop an understanding of everything in which audio plays a part and the science behind it.
Your will study advanced audio engineering – such as
We’ll teach you about digital signal processing, how we generate audio effects, research on psychoacoustics, analogue modelled effects and music information retrieval – analysing music to pull out meaningful information like drum beats and rhythm. You’ll also examine new research areas to develop better audio effects.
If you have an inquiring mind about audio and want to know more about how things work and the impact this has on the way we use them, this course is a great opportunity to pursue your passion. We’ll give you the chance to tailor your studies on any of the key areas within our course that interest you most.
Requirements:Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Audio Technology or Engineering, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
For fees and funding information please see our website
Whether you’re a recent graduate with a music technology or computing qualification, or an audio professional wanting to move up the career ladder – studying a course that combines so many areas of audio will enhance your employability. Companies recruiting software engineers for audio often take computing graduates and teach them digital signal processing – developing both of these areas will put you at an advantage in this industry.
•Audio Designer
•Production Engineer
•Acoustic Consultant
•Live Sound Engineer
Acoustics (20 Credits)
Develop your expertise in the application of acoustic theory and measurement techniques, and develop skills in communicating their findings in a professional manner.
Advanced Audio Engineering (20 Credits)
Explore the technical considerations and challenges behind capturing, processing, recording and reproducing audio signals.
Audio Software Engineering (20 Credits)
Study the role that software design and engineering
Research Practice (20 Credits)
Develop your awareness of the methods and skills required in order to carry out successful
Final Individual Project (40 Credits)
Combine your previous learning into a significant piece of work, the nature of which is determined by you. You will need to reflect and critically evaluate the methods you use.
Interfaces & Interactivity (20 Credits)
You will create interactive (or reactive) musical or artistic systems, learning how to integrate control technologies in practical projects, and develop original systems for creating and manipulating sound or music.
Negotiated Skills Development (20 Credits)
We’ll provide you with the opportunity to develop high-level skills in your particular field of study, with the aim of enhancing both your knowledge and employability.
Collaborative Practice (20 Credits)
An opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, developing creative and technical work in small groups. We will provide you with guidance on group management, communication, creativity and inclusivity.
Studying a postgraduate course lets you develop a deeper understanding of your chosen subject. This has the potential to significantly increase your ...
