Audio Engineering
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Hone your skills on a cutting-edge MSc programme developed in consultation with industry leaders • Gain up-to-the-minute knowledge in areas which are central to the needs of the sector, including audio electronics, live sound reinforcement, surround sound systems and software engineering • Prepare for high-level careers in the industry: our graduates have gone on to work for world-leading firms such as d&b audiotechnik, Bowers & Wilkins, Holovis and MQA • Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, ranging from 3D multichannel sound rooms to a hemi-anechoic chamber • Be inspired by experienced and supportive lecturers who are renowned in the field and whose research even featured on Blue Planet II • Engage in your own cutting-edge research, with the chance to contribute to publications and international conferences
Key highlights
- Programme developed in consultation with audio industry leaders
- Modules in audio electronics, live sound and surround sound systems
- Graduates work at firms like d&b audiotechnik and Bowers & Wilkins
- 3D multichannel sound rooms and a hemi-anechoic chamber
- Lecturers' research featured on Blue Planet II
- Chance to contribute to publications and international conferences
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Audio Engineer
- Acoustic Engineer
- Audio Electronics Engineer
- Live Sound Engineer
- Audio Software Engineer
- Audio Research Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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