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    MSc: 1 year full-time

Course Description

This programme prepares students from varied backgrounds for work in the fields of forensic audio and audio restoration utilising state-of-the-art methods and technology.

  • Whether you want to use your experience and skills to help fight crime in the digital age or preserve our media heritage for the future, this is the course for you
  • The course will help you convert and apply your Audio/Science skills, qualifications and experience to enhance your employability in the new emerging industries of Audio Forensics and Media Restoration
  • The course has been designed specifically to meet the needs of exacting standards of each industry
  • On completion of the course you will emerge well prepared to develop a career in both areas of study
  • The Audio Forensics and Restoration Masters is ideal for those who have a strong interest in: Audio archiving, Sound preservation and Restoration, Modern CSI techniques, Audio forensics with expert witness disciplines, Evidence analysis, Audio processing

Entry Requirements

You will need:

  • A 2.2 Honours degree or above in Audio Production, Audio Technology, Sound Technology, or a related audio discipline
  • A 2.2 Honours degree or above in Forensic Science, Mathematics or a physical science, together with experience in a relevant field, or
  • A degree with industrial experience or relevant postgraduate experience, or
  • Other qualifications or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above. In particular, mature students must provide evidence of adequate educational and/or industrial experience to assure a reasonable chance of success on the award programme

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Programme Funding

There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages.

Student Destinations

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2017) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Graduates might choose to pursue career as one of the following:

  • Audio Forensic Specialist
  • Audio Restoration Specialist
  • Multimedia Restoration Specialist
  • Digital CSI technician
  • Academic research and education
  • Private Audio forensic expert witness
  • Corporate archivist

Module Details

Core Modules

Audio Forensics Theory and Practice
Audio Restoration Theory and Practice
The Commercial and Legal Dimension
Legacy Media Formats
Research Skills
Law and Court Room Skills
MSc Dissertation

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