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Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Acoustics

Full-timeFull-time with placementPart-time

September 2027

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£17,250 – International

£10,050 – UK

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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of audio acoustics. This BSc (Hons) Acoustics degree equips you with a deep understanding of acoustic principles, technologies and their applications across diverse industries.

The demand for skilled professionals in acoustics has never been higher, with industries such as environmental noise control, architectural design, construction and audio technology experiencing significant growth and requiring qualified graduates to meet their needs.

Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, you will explore fields such as environmental acoustics, building acoustics and audio technology, gaining the skills necessary to design innovative acoustic solutions. You will engage with advanced topics like sound system design, digital signal processing and environmental noise control. A strong emphasis on sustainability, ethical practices and professional development ensures you are prepared for the challenges of the modern world.

Throughout the course, you will benefit from professional-grade facilities, industry links and opportunities for placements to enhance your practical experience. Whether you aspire to work in noise consultancy, audio technology or architectural design, this BSc (Hons) Acoustics degree provides a solid platform for your future career.

Study options

There are several study options for this BSc (Hons) Acoustics degree:

Full-time 3-year course

Full-time with placement: you can choose to take this course with a one-year placement at the end of your second year (Level 5). Upon completion of your placement year, you will resume your final year of studies.

Part-time 5-year course

Full-time with foundation year.

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Study options:

We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.

Full-time

Duration: 3 years

Full-time with placement

Duration: 4 years

Part-time

Duration: 5 years

With Foundation Year

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Industry links

At the University of West London, we design our engineering courses in collaboration with industry experts in order to give you the skills you need for your future career.

Within the School of Computing and Engineering, our Industrial Consultative Committees bring together over 50 industry experts to share news, trends and what they're looking for from university graduates.

What you'll study

This degree offers a balanced and varied approach to acoustics. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to work within a variety of industries.

You will combine lectures and private study with practical work that will help you to apply your learning while developing your practical skills and experience through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on measurements.

As an acoustics engineer, it will be essential for you to work as part of a diverse team. This acoustics course will help you to examine the key collaborative, social and ethical considerations that you will likely encounter in your future career.

UWL's School of Computing and Engineering has links with RBA Acoustics, KP Acoustics, Head Acoustics, Meridian Audio and Spectral Measurements, among others. These organisations help to support our guest lectures, masterclasses and student visits, adding industry input to your learning experience. We will encourage you to build links with relevant industry bodies such as the Institute of Acoustics, the Audio Engineering Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

The school also holds a variety of industry-standard software and measurement equipment that you will have the chance to learn and operate to gain practical skills and knowledge of real-world acoustics engineering.

Please note, we regularly review our course content to offer relevant, impactful and career-shaping learning. Therefore, the following modules are indicative and subject to change.

Compulsory modules

Building Structure and Materials

This module provides an overview of the principal building materials used in construction and introduces key structural concepts such as bending moments and shear forces in simple structures. You will focus on selecting appropriate materials through studying the engineering performance characteristics, human comfort and sustainability considerations of those materials. The module also looks at repair and maintenance strategies, recycling and reuse of materials.

Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM)

On this module, you will train to use computer aided design (CAD). You will start by learning to use basic AutoCAD functions to produce 2D building design drawings, including floor plans, elevations and sections. Then, you will progress to applying AutoCAD Revit to produce more complicated and complete design drawings, including 3D views and assembly and part details.

Design Procedures and Procurement

This module will give you an overview of the design process, approaches to procurement and the constraints on these approaches. You will also examine the role of the project manager and learn to communicate using various methods appropriate to the role.

Engineering Software

The module will help you develop as programmer using C++ as a tool to build simple applications related to sound engineering. You will learn to specify, develop and test software to specified standards to meet a range of sound engineering needs.

Theory of Sound

The aim of this module is for you to understand the theories and parameters relating to sound engineering that apply to all areas of the course. The main subject areas include: human hearing, physics of sound, sound measurement and decibels, basic room acoustics and digital audio conversion.

Quantitative Tools for Audio

This module will equip you with the fundamental tools to understand and represent problems in sound engineering subjects such as acoustics, electronics and sound system design. Through exploring concepts like fractions, logarithms, trigonometry and more, it emphasises the practical application of these principles for solving real-world challenges.

Acoustics

The module will provide a detailed understanding of the principles of acoustics. These principles will be explored in the context of studios, concert halls and public spaces. You will focus on the control of sound in a space to a required specification and the prevention of interaction between isolated spaces.

Artificial Intelligence

This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of AI. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to understand the fundamentals of AI, to solve real world problem more “intelligently”, and ultimately to build intelligent artefacts.

Construction Law

During this module, you will have the opportunity to develop your awareness of how the law applies to all aspects of construction.

Electroacoustics

The module aims to provide you with a deep understanding of the design and performance of electroacoustic systems such as loudspeakers and microphones. You will explore and analyse the design and the behaviour of these systems and devices using theoretical analysis and industry-standard tools, software and processes.

Environmental Science and Building Services

This module will provide you with knowledge about environmental science to help understand concepts and principles of heat and thermal insulation, air movement and ventilation, moisture and condensation, noise and sound insulation, and natural and artificial light with various types of lighting design. You will also look at building services and how these are integrated in the design of buildings.

Mathematics for Audio and Signal Processing

This module aims to provide you with the fundamental signal theory and enable you to use basic mathematical methods to analyse audio signals in time and frequency domains. The module will introduce you to signal analysis, including the types of signals, properties and applications of signals and conversion between analogue and digital signals by signal sampling and quantisation.

Advanced Acoustics

The aim of this module is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the principles of noise control. The module will discuss types of noise and noise sources both in indoors and outdoors settings. The students will explore standard methods and techniques for the assessment of noise, as well as noise control strategies.

Audio Digital Signal Processing

This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of digital signal processing. You will apply this knowledge to sound as both a tool for developing audio effects but also for audio analysis. You will learn how to develop your own adaptive digital audio effect. Additionally, the module will look at convolution, filter design and audio restoration.

Construction Economics and Finance

On this module, you will learn the basic principles of economics, resource allocation, determining price and the factors that affect production. You will critically examine the economic effects of organisational practices and financing on the construction industry.

Sound System Design

This module will give you a detailed understanding of a range of PA sound system types and how they behave in settings such as theatres, halls and public spaces. The module will explore the latest technologies available, the requirements of a variety of acoustic spaces, and how to develop solutions and best practices for an optimum design.

Sound Engineering Project

The aim of the final major project is for you to develop the ability to undertake a large-scale project in sound engineering, which allows you to apply your knowledge and skills developed throughout the course in an expansive and challenging manner. This is an opportunity for you to showcase your academic as well as practical subject skills in a manner that will help you showcase your abilities to a future employer or academic institution. Ultimately, this will lead you into your chosen career as a sound engineer.

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Entry requirements

Requirements:

International

112 UCAS points required

from level 3 qualifications

These can include:

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

You also need GCSE English (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents and GCSE Maths (grade 9-5 / A*-B) or Level 2 equivalents.

Looking for BSc (Hons) Acoustics with Foundation Year?

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Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 5 (year 2) entry

To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.

Level 6 (year 3) entry

To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area.

6.0 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Fees & funding

Funding:

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Please note:

Fees for the 2027/28 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.

Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs over 2 academic years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year, except if otherwise stated.

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Funding your studies

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit.

Additional scholarships specifically for computing and engineering students may also be on offer.

View full details, including conditions and eligibility.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Financial support for international students

Engineering facilities

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Media Resource Centre

At our Media Resource Centre (used by all subject areas) you will find extensive portable audio recording systems, including up to 24-track digital HD recording and portable Focusrite RedNet systems.

There is also video camera and accessory support, including LED and tungsten lighting systems, track and dolly systems and steadicam rigs.

Production studios

We have four black box production rooms featuring performance dance floors, ballet barres, wall mirrors and ¾ drapes.

All rooms have PA and AV support. The digital stage pianos are by Roland.

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Your future career

Graduating with a degree in acoustics opens up a range of career opportunities in engineering and beyond. You may also want to progress your studies to explore a related field or specialise on a postgraduate course.

Taught by lecturers with industry experience

Career-focused modules

Contacts with RBA Acoustics, Meridian Audio, Spectral Measurements and more

Guest lectures and seminars with industry experts

Internship and placement opportunities

Work on real-world industry projects

One-to-one, life-long careers support

Build links with industry bodies

Job roles

Environmental noise consultant

Construction acoustics specialist

Electroacoustic system engineer

Built environment project manager

Soundscape engineer

Signal processing engineer.

Professor Julie Wall Subject Head

Julie Wall is a Professor of AI and Advanced Computing at the University of West London. She is a member of the British Standards Institution (BSI) and serves as an expert in the field of AI. Her research focuses on designing intelligent systems to process and model temporal data, with a particular emphasis on speech and language applications.

With extensive expertise in neural network architectures, Julie has explored a range of models, from biologically inspired designs to computationally efficient machine and deep learning architectures. She has applied these techniques to various data structures, including tabular, audio, images, video and 3D feature data, achieving significant results. Julie has also developed production-grade deep learning and natural language understanding systems for a variety of platforms, including virtual and augmented reality environments. Her extensive research contributions have been widely recognised through the publication of a US and UK patent and 50+ high-quality research papers.

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Dr Eugenio Donati Course Leader

I am a Lecturer in Audio/Sound Engineering and I have a PhD in Audio Electronics and Bio-signal processing. My doctoral thesis focused on the development of a system for the conversion of voice into MIDI through the application of biosignal and Artificial Intelligence. I am a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and of the UK Acoustic Network (UKAN+).

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