Our cookies

We use cookies for three reasons: to give you the best experience on PGS, to make sure the PGS ads you see on other sites are relevant , and to measure website usage. Some of these cookies are necessary to help the site work properly and can’t be switched off. Cookies also support us to provide our services for free, and by click on “Accept” below, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.You can manage your preferences now or at any time.

Privacy overview

We use cookies, which are small text files placed on your computer, to allow the site to work for you, improve your user experience, to provide us with information about how our site is used, and to deliver personalised ads which help fund our work and deliver our service to you for free.

The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience.

You can accept all, or else manage cookies individually. However, blocking some types of cookies may affect your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.

You can change your cookies preference at any time by visiting our Cookies Notice page. Please remember to clear your browsing data and cookies when you change your cookies preferences. This will remove all cookies previously placed on your browser.

For more detailed information about the cookies we use, or how to clear your browser cookies data see our Cookies Notice

Manage consent preferences

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

They are essential for you to browse the website and use its features.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. We can’t identify you from these cookies.

Functional cookies

These help us personalise our sites for you by remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third party providers, whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then these services may not function properly.

Performance cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and see where our traffic comes from, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are popular and see how visitors move around the site. The cookies cannot directly identify any individual users.

If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to improve its performance for you.

Marketing cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by social media services or our advertising partners. Social media cookies enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build up a profile of your interests. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to see or use the content sharing tools.

Advertising cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your interests.

APPLY

0
What are you searching for?

Book your open day visit now

Masters

Leeds Beckett University

Audio and Acoustics MSc

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

Compare

Different course options

Different course options
Key information
Course Summary
Modules
Tuition fees
Entry requirements
Location
Similar courses at different universities

Request info

Different course options

Full time | City Campus | 1 year | 18-SEP-23

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

18-SEP-23

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Sound Engineering Music Composition

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Explore the very latest technologies, techniques and practices in audio and acoustics. This course will prepare you for a career in a fast-changing and exciting industry.

The role of acoustics in the built environment and the impact of sound and noise on society is a growing area of research and practice.

As part of this course, you’ll:

Understand acoustic design and practice as a vital component in environments where creative industries function
Recognise the intrinsic relationship between audio systems and the environments in which they operate
Develop a broad understanding of the behaviour of sound in all scenarios
Build technical and practical skills in the measurement, evaluation and design of audio systems and acoustic environments
Explore the areas of interfacing, interactivity and spatial audio
Practise listening to audio systems and acoustic environments and develop your ability to complete their set up and evaluation independently

Modules

Audio & Acoustics Engineering - Core

Study the fundamentals of measurement, design and evaluation of audio and acoustic systems. You'll develop the key knowledge and skills to work with a variety of audio systems. You'll learn to take a methodical approach and apply industry standards and guidance to measurement and problem-solving.

Interfaces & Interactivity - Core

Research Practice - Core

Negotiated Skills Development - Core

Audio, Acoustics Wellbeing & the Environment - Core

Spatial Audio Applications - Core

Final Project - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees

Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,000

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,000

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Technology, Audio Engineering or Audio Technology, 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.