BEng (Hons)Acoustical Engineering

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BEng (Hons)
Course code	H722

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in Maths and Physics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 CAE before January 2015: level C CAE after January 2015: 176 points overall with no component less than 176

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	southampton.ac.uk/..ineering.page#overview

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1

The first year provides a background in acoustics, emphasising the physics and mathematics of acoustics, sound and vibration.

Semester One

Compulsory:
Design and Computing
Mechanics, Structures and Materials
Thermofluids
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
Acoustics 1

Semester Two

Compulsory:
Design and Computing
Mechanics, Structures and Materials
Thermofluids
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
Acoustics 1

Year 2

The second year covers further acoustics, vibration, mathematics, design, fluid dynamics and introduces audio technology and control. A total of 120 credits across two semesters. A large element is the design project, currently the design, build and test of an active two cone loudspeaker.

Semester One

Compulsory:
Systems Design and Computing
Electronic, Drives and Control
Engineering Management and Law
Acoustics II
Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II

Semester Two

Compulsory:
Systems Design and Computing
Mechanics, Machines and Vibration
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Management and Law
Audio and Signal Processing

Year 3

BEng Acoustical Engineering students undertake a substantial individual project in year 3. You can either select a topic from a list proposed by teaching staff or pursue an idea of your own, with appropriate permission and guidance. It is expected that you will spend one third of your time in year 3 on your individual project. At the end of year 3 there is an exit award of BEng (Hons) Acoustical Engineering.

Semester One

Compulsory:
Individual Project
Management 1
Acoustical Engineering Design

Optional:
Human Factors in Engineering
Underwater Acoustics 1
Musical Instrument Acoustics
Signal Processing
Digital Signals and Systems
Audio Reproduction
Noise Control

Semester Two

Compulsory:
Individual Project
Acoustical Engineering Design
Management 2

Optional:
Human Factors in Engineering
Automotive II – Refinement
Underwater Acoustics 2
Finite Element Vibration Analysis
Environmental and Transportation Noise
Electroacoustics
Fundamentals of Aeroacoustics
Audio Signal Processing
Analytical and Numerical Acoustics
Audio Recordin

Career opportunities

Graduates from Acoustical Engineering degree programme are highly employable.

Career options include: acoustics consultant (assessing noise problems and advising on solutions); design engineer (designing gas turbines, aircraft, cars, or high-precision instruments); research scientist in a university or government agency; research engineer, developing audio or telecommunications equipment; postgraduate student in for example audiology, signal processing or medical physics.

Employers have included: Arup, Dyson, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, the armed forces, Lotus, and Airbus.