
IOA Acoustics and Noise Control - Diploma
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Applications for this course are now open. Please see this page for more information, High level training The IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control is widely recognised as the educational qualification of choice for professional practitioners in acoustics, noise and vibration. It can secure you a career in related disciplines, including environmental health, mechanical engineering, building services engineering, architecture, urban planning, health and safety and the music industry.
The Diploma provides sufficient specialist academic training to satisfy the educational requirements for membership of the Institute of Acoustics, the most highly regarded professional membership in the acoustics, noise and vibration industry. The Diploma has been taught since 1975 and is well-known for providing a high level training in acoustics and noise control. The course is taught in person at LSBU’s Southwark campus through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical laboratory sessions, and supported self-study.
Students will also have access to online learning materials and the university’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Teaching takes place in LSBU’s specialist acoustics facilities, which include full-sized reverberation and anechoic chambers, audiometric booths, and a fully equipped laboratory with industry-standard instrumentation. Fantastic facilities Our fantastic facilities include a full-size reverberant and anechoic chambers, as well as an exceptionally well equipped laboratory, featuring the very latest instrumentation and technology.
To find out more, see the course content tab. Why IOA Acoustics and Noise Control at LSBU? check-circle Offering courses in Acoustics for over 35 years, we house the only centre for study in the South-East with full-size reverberant and anechoic chambers as well as an exceptionally well-equipped and staffed laboratory. light bulb Our teaching team are award-winning. All are actively involved in research and consultancy, drawing on the latest industry developments in both lectures and practical work. level-up We showcase the high-quality output of our acoustic group on the LSBU Acoustic blog. rocket Successful completion of the IOA Diploma exempts you from five out of eight modules of the LSBU MSc Environmental and Architectural Acoustics.
Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Part-time 1 year September Apply Now Course Accreditations IOA Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB).
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Key highlights
- Meets educational requirements for Institute of Acoustics membership
- Full-size reverberation and anechoic chambers plus audiometric booths
- Laboratory equipped with industry-standard acoustic instrumentation
- Taught by award-winning staff active in research and consultancy
- Lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions on campus
- Exempts graduates from five of eight related MSc modules
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
LSBU Loyalty Award
20% discount on the tuition fee.
Up to 20% of feesLSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Acoustic consultant
- Noise and vibration engineer
- Environmental health officer
- Building services engineer
- Health and safety adviser
- Architectural acoustician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £6,800 per year | International: £9,472 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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