MSc Environmental and Architectural Acoustics

The MSc Environmental and Architectural Acoustics at London South Bank University is designed to help you understand how acoustics theory applies to real-world challenges in environmental and architectural settings. It is a one-year full-time programme that equips you with the necessary skills to measure, analyse, and control sound in the built environment.

This course covers core topics such as architectural acoustics, theoretical acoustics, sound and vibration engineering, and environmental noise measurement. When you graduate with this degree, you will know how to apply advanced tools and techniques to assess and optimise acoustic performance in various environments.

In this programme, you will learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratory sessions, and group work. Aside from guided sessions, you will learn independently (self-study). Assessment is done through a combination of coursework, practicals, reports, and exams. This method will help you apply what you learned in both practical and theoretical ways.

Founded in 1892, London South Bank University became a full university in 1992. It is located in the London Borough of Southwark. The university provides more than 25,000 students from more than 130 countries with education that is relevant to the industry. It is ideal for international students and was named the Entrepreneurial University of the Year in 2016. It also received a Silver rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.

These are the typical entry requirements to study MSc Environmental and Architectural Acoustics at London South Bank University:

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree with a 2:2 classification in a relevant subject.

English Proficiency:

• International applicants whose first language is not English are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the language.
• To do this, they must possess an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5. Other equivalent qualifications, such as the TOEFL, are accepted.

The tuition fee to study the MSc Environmental and Architectural Acoustics at London South Bank University is £16,000. However, this fee doesn't include accommodation costs and personal items of study.

International students at London South Bank University have several funding options for the 2025–2026 academic year. For example, the Global Success Scholarship can reduce tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate students by up to £4,000.

Graduates of the MSc Environmental and Architectural Acoustics from London South Bank University can work in roles such as the following:

• Acoustic Consultant
• Environmental Noise Officer
• Building Acoustics Engineer
• Sound Insulation Tester
• Audio Systems Designer
• Research Scientist in Acoustics

Applications for this course typically go through the university’s website or the UCAS platform. For more information on the application process, our experienced counsellors are available to assist.