Applied Acoustics
Course overview
• Study full-time or part-time at a leading centre with over 30 years’ experience of delivering acoustics courses • Boost your career prospects by gaining a recognised masters degree which will set you apart within the profession • Build on your basic acoustics knowledge and gain the high-level skills to review different methods of noise assessment and control • Adopt interdisciplinary approaches to solving acoustic problems and draw on real-world case studies • Undertake work-based projects which are tailored to your current role and the needs of your employer • Enjoy all the benefits and convenience of distance learning, fitting in your studies around your work and home life
Key highlights
- Delivered by a centre with over 30 years of acoustics teaching
- Develops high-level skills in noise assessment and control methods
- Interdisciplinary approaches to acoustic problems using real-world case studies
- Work-based projects tailored to your current role and employer
- Distance learning lets you study around work and home life
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0
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
- Acoustic consultant
- Noise and vibration engineer
- Environmental health officer
- Building acoustics engineer
- Environmental noise specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,340 for 60 credit Independent Project | International: £3,340 for 60 credit Independent Project
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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