Acoustics with Music (BSc)

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Compulsory modules will introduce acoustics, hearing and audio signal processing in the first 2 years. These provide a solid preparation for the final part of the degree, which includes an individual project.

You'll select from a range of music-related modules throughout the course. You can choose modules from the Acoustical Engineering, Audiology and Music programmes.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Course time

How you'll spend your course time:

You'll graduate with the skills to work in the acoustics, music and audio technology industries. You could choose to develop your musical performance abilities, enhanced by your knowledge of acoustics.

This degree also provides a foundation for further study at Masters or PhD level.

Typical roles that you will be qualified for include:

• acoustician
• studio producer or engineer
• performer
• music therapist
• composer
• sound engineer
• live sound engineer
• recording engineer
• acoustics and audio researcher
• acoustics consultant

Our recent graduates work for leading companies such as:

• Gillieron Scott Acoustic Design
• GP Acoustics
• Hoare Lea Acoustics
• Hunter Acoustics
• RBA Acoustics
• SLR Consulting
• Wolfson Microelectronics Plc
• WSP

The transferable skills you gain will also be vital in a range of other sectors.

We have helped some of our graduates create innovative start-up companies through the SET-squared partnership.

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you. This support includes:

• work experience schemes
• CV and interview skills and workshops
• networking events
• careers fairs attended by top employers
• a wealth of volunteering opportunities
• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and standard exams.

Find out how to:

• pay your tuition fees
• calculate your student finances

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

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• accommodation costs
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If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

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You may be able to get a scholarship or grant to help fund your studies.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from under-represented backgrounds.

The Student Hub offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: HW73
• UCAS institution code: S27

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We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000